Belgium Defeats U.S. Men's National Team in World Cup Round of 16
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Belgium Defeats U.S. Men's National Team in World Cup Round of 16

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Belgium defeated the U.S. Men’s National Team 4-1 on Monday night in a World Cup Round of 16 knockout match held in Seattle, ending the American team’s tournament run.

The game concluded the United States' attempt to reach the quarterfinals for the first time. The loss occurred after a period of controversy surrounding a phone call made by President Trump to FIFA regarding a red card issued to a U.S. striker, as reported by NPR.

Team USA’s performance was marked by costly errors that contributed to their defeat, according to Fox News. The 2026 FIFA World Cup journey for the team has concluded with this result.

The match took place in Seattle and resulted in a decisive victory for Belgium. Despite being at full strength, the U.S. team could not overcome Belgium's performance, NPR reported.

CBS News noted that Belgium’s 4-1 win eliminated the Americans from contention.

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