Belgium ends the USA’s World Cup dream with a dominant 4-1 win in the Round of 16
Belgium eliminates the USMNT from the World Cup with a dominant 4-1 victory in the Round of 16.
📍 The outcome
While the USMNT players attributed their exit to poor performance rather than external political distractions, FIFA dismissed an appeal regarding Folarin Balogun. The tournament run ended in disappointment for American fans, leaving the team to wait four years for another opportunity.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
During the match, Christian Pulisic was subbed out in the second half as the U.S. attempted to mount a comeback. Coverage from The New York Times focuses on a "shambolic" ten-second sequence involving Matt Freese and Tim Ream.
Meanwhile, ESPN, The Guardian, and Fox News highlight the surrounding controversy regarding Folarin Balogun, noting that FIFA dismissed a Belgian appeal concerning a decision related to the player. Future attention remains on the fallout of the exit, with USMNT representatives dismissing the "political circus" and "noise" surrounding Balogun, stating there are "no excuses" for the loss.
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Who reported it (11)
- Belgium embarrasses Team USA before breaking out Trump's signature dance celebration after fourth goal Fox News · 45d ago
- US Loses to Belgium in World Cup Match Marred by Controversy Bloomberg.com · 45d ago
- Video: Lukaku and Belgium mock Trump as Belgium eliminate USMNT from World Cup Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
- Belgium players caught mocking Donald Trump after United States loss Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
- Joy turns to disappointment for USA World Cup fans from coast to coast Yahoo · 45d ago
- The U.S. had a golden opportunity for a soccer breakthrough. Now it must wait four more years. NBC News · 45d ago
- ‘It had no impact’: USMNT insist Balogun political circus did not affect World Cup exit The Guardian · 45d ago
- Matt Freese, Tim Ream and 10 shambolic seconds that summed up USMNT’s World Cup exit The New York Times · 45d ago
- FIFA dismisses Belgium appeal over decision on USA's Folarin Balogun Fox News · 45d ago
- USMNT dismisses Balogun noise in World Cup exit: 'No Excuses' ESPN · 45d ago
- USA vs. Belgium score, World Cup live updates: U.S. looks to mount comeback as Christian Pulisic is subbed out in second half Yahoo Sports · 45d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
Belgium won 4-1 against the USA.
What happened with the FIFA appeal regarding Folarin Balogun?
FIFA dismissed an appeal made by Belgium regarding a decision on Balogun.
How did the USMNT respond to the controversy surrounding Balogun?
The USMNT dismissed the noise and "political circus," insisting it did not affect their World Cup exit.
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