USMNT eliminated from World Cup after 4-1 loss to Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:23 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
On July 6, the USMNT faced Belgium in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, resulting in a 4-1 defeat. Belgium took an early lead through Charles De Ketelaere, and despite a brief equalizer from Malik Tillman, Belgium quickly regained control, scoring three more goals. This loss concludes the USMNT's World Cup campaign, highlighting their vulnerability despite previous victories in the tournament. Coach Mauricio Pochettino acknowledged Belgium's superiority and expressed disappointment in his team's performance, stating they did not show their usual quality.
- •USMNT loses 4-1 to Belgium in World Cup round of 16
- •Charles De Ketelaere scores twice for Belgium
- •Malik Tillman equalizes briefly with a deflected free kick
- •Pochettino takes responsibility for the team's poor performance
- •All three host nations are eliminated from the tournament
- 3:23 AMYahoo Sports — ‘What a Clown Show’ — Shannon Sharpe, NFL World Rips USMNT After ‘Embarrassing’ World Cup Loss to Belgium
"USMNT’s World Cup campaign started with a spectacle, a 4-1 win against Paraguay, and now it has ended with an embarrassing 4-1 defeat against Belgium. On Monday, Belgium stood tall before the USMNT team and eliminated them from the World Cup in the round of 16.
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