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

The United States men's national team suffered a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on July 6. Despite Folarin Balogun returning to the starting lineup after controversy surrounding his red card, the team struggled offensively. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino stated the loss was not due to outside distractions, emphasizing the team's poor performance. Balogun noted the team could not connect with the game and was outperformed by Belgium. The USMNT's exit marks a continued struggle in World Cup knockout stages, having faced Belgium previously in 2014.

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