USMNT loses 4-1 to Belgium, ending World Cup hopes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The USMNT suffered a 4-1 defeat against Belgium on July 6, eliminating them from the World Cup. Despite a brief bright spot from Malik Tillman, the team's performance was criticized as they fell to the stronger side. The loss concluded a disappointing campaign for the Americans, creating a shift in focus to the upcoming matches, including an early appearance by Lionel Messi and Argentina. Expert commentary suggests the need for American viewers to continue supporting the sport despite the setback.
- •USMNT lost 4-1 to Belgium on July 6
- •Malik Tillman scored the USMNT's only goal
- •The defeat ended the USMNT's World Cup run
- •Lionel Messi's Argentina plays next in the tournament
- •Commentators urge fans to continue following soccer
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — It’s okay to like things, even soccer
"The USMNT were thoroughly embarrassed by Belgium on Monday night. No amount of politicking or presidential appeals will erase the sting of a 4-1 loss that ended what to this point had been a magical, multiple-week run for soccer in…
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NWSL•Jul 8, 2026, 4:10 PMGotham FC and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani team up again: $15 Tickets for The Queens Classic
- EPL•Jul 8, 2026, 4:08 PMVictor Muñoz: “The Premier League Is the Right Place for Me”
EPL•Jul 8, 2026, 4:04 PMAmorim apologises for silence towards Man Utd fans- MLS•Jul 8, 2026, 4:03 PMSwitzerland extends opening times for rare World Cup quarter-final
Soccer•Jul 8, 2026, 4:03 PMEngland players granted day off after Mexico win- LaLiga•Jul 8, 2026, 3:55 PMAurelien Tchouameni: Spanish press split on Man United’s move for Real Madrid star
