USA suffers 4-1 defeat to Belgium, eliminated from FIFA World Cup
The United States was eliminated from the FIFA World Cup on Thursday, suffering a 4-1 defeat to Belgium. Goalkeeper Matt Freese's critical mistake in the 57th minute allowed Belgium's Hans Vanaken to score, leading to the USA's exit as they had momentum. Belgium will face Spain in the quarter-finals following their convincing victory.
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Published 07 Jul 2026, 02:03 UTC · Updated 07 Jul 2026, 02:10 UTC
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