USMNT eliminated from World Cup after 4-1 loss to Belgium
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 5:04 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The USMNT faced Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on July 6, losing 4-1 at Lumen Field in Seattle. This marks the team's fourth consecutive exit in the round of 16. Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere opened the scoring just nine minutes into the match, with the USMNT struggling to find their rhythm throughout. Christian Pulisic's early exit in the second half exacerbated the team's difficulties. Goalkeeper Matt Freese acknowledged his significant error on Belgium's third goal, which effectively sealed the result. The USMNT will now regroup and analyze their performance ahead of future competitions.
- •USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium on July 6.
- •It marks their fourth straight round of 16 elimination.
- •Charles De Ketelaere scored for Belgium just nine minutes in.
- •Christian Pulisic was substituted in the 59th minute due to injury.
- •Matt Freese's error contributed to Belgium's decisive third goal.
- 5:04 AMCBS Sports — 'It feels exactly the same': New USMNT hit same World Cup stumbling blocks in loss to Belgium
"The USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium on Monday, their World Cup ending at the round of 16 for the fourth successive trip
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