US Exit World Cup at Round of 16, 4-1 to Belgium

The United States men's national team were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 4‑1 defeat to Belgium at Dallas Stadium, ending their run in the round‑of‑16. Belgium restricted the U.S. to just seven shots, 15 in total, while the Americans recorded a tournament‑record number of victories in a single edition.

Despite the loss, striker Folarin Balogun emerged as the team’s star, and former player Alexi Lalas praised the squad for drawing fans into the stadiums but called the campaign a disappointment. Lalas criticized the focus on "moral victories" and urged the U.S. to aim for tangible progress in future tournaments. afrikasportnews.co.za