USMNT eliminated from World Cup following loss to Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 11:40 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The USMNT's World Cup journey concluded on July 6, 2026, with a defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16. The match attracted significant viewership, with over 35 million watching on Fox Sports. Despite the loss, the tournament captured heightened interest in soccer across the United States. Tuesday morning front pages reflect on the defeat, with headlines such as 'US lose the battle of the Belg’' from the New York Post and 'The party’s over' from the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette, marking a notable moment for the sport in America.
- •USMNT eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 6.
- •Over 35 million viewers watched the match on Fox Sports.
- •National newspapers prominently featured the defeat on July 7.
- •Headlines included remarks on the end of the team's journey.
- •The tournament has sparked greater soccer interest in the U.S.
- 11:40 AMYahoo Sports — How national newspapers reacted to USMNT’s World Cup exit in Tuesday morning’s front pages
"The USMNT’s World Cup ride has come to an end following defeat in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday. Americans will be waking up on Tuesday morning after a dramatic run in the 2026 World Cup for their USMNT.
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