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USMNT eliminated from World Cup after 4-1 loss to Belgium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:34 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

USMNT eliminated from World Cup after 4-1 loss to Belgium

Summary

The US Men's National Team (USMNT) has been eliminated from the World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 7, 2026. Belgium took control early, scoring after just nine minutes and maintaining dominance throughout the match. The USMNT, expected to advance past the Round of 16, struggled to keep pace, prompting criticism and disappointment from fans and commentators alike. Pat McAfee remarked on the performance, expressing his surprise at Belgium's capabilities and questioning their place in soccer history. The USMNT's defeat marks a disappointing end to their World Cup aspirations, with fans left to reflect on missed opportunities as the tournament progresses.

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By the Numbers

•USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16.
•Belgium scored first within nine minutes at Lumen Field.
•McAfee described Belgium as 'monsters' after their dominant performance.
•The loss was unexpected from a team projected to reach the quarter-finals.
•USMNT fans are left to reconsider their World Cup aspirations.

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3:34 AMYahoo Sports — Pat McAfee stunned by USMNT World Cup defeat as he calls Belgium ‘monsters’

What they're saying

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Former NFL kicker and media personality Pat McAfee has shared his immediate reaction to the USMNT’s World Cup exit. The USA have been eliminated from the World Cup after losing 4-1 to Belgium at the Seattle Seahawks’ Lumen Field.
— Yahoo Sports

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