USMNT struggles in Round of 16 loss to Belgium at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 2:53 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
The United States men's national team was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 6. The USMNT struggled throughout the match, with key players including Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie failing to perform at critical moments. Issues in defense and goalkeeping were highlighted as the team faced a strong Belgian side that capitalized on individual mistakes. This exit marks a disappointing end for the USMNT on home soil, raising questions about the team's future as they turn their attention to building for the next World Cup.
- •USMNT loses 4-1 to Belgium in Round of 16
- •Key players like Pulisic and McKennie underperformed
- •Defensive errors exposed by Belgian attacks
- •Matt Freese and backline struggles noted
- •Focus now on future World Cup preparations
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — What we learned, big and small picture, from the USMNT's awful exit from the 2026 World Cup
"This generation may still turn out to be golden but the jeweler's loupe is getting a real workout at the moment after big names Pulisic, McKennie, slip on a big stage.
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