The US World Cup dream ends in shambolic fashion - did red card saga play a part?

Mauricio Pochettino says he feels "disappointed with too many people" who brought "politics and manipulation" into the game as the US' World Cup exit was dominated by talk of Folarin Balogun's availability.

US Loses to Belgium in World Cup Match Shadowed by Controversy - Bloomberg.com

US Loses to Belgium in World Cup Match Shadowed by Controversy  Bloomberg.com

US crashes out of World Cup after Trump red card controversy

Reinstated striker Balogun makes little impact as Belgium’s decisive 4-1 win ends host country participation in tournament

US team loses to Belgium, sending World Cup dream to a halt

Belgium, motivated by the uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun, dismantled any hope of the US reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years. US coach Pochettino relayed his disappointment and frustration but insisted that the backlash over Balogun's ban was no excuse for his team's poor performance.

‘It had no impact’: USMNT insist Balogun political circus did not affect World Cup exit

The US had big problems in their last-16 defeat, but Mauricio Pochettino and his team said that the discourse around the red-card ban reversal wasn’t one of them For a while, it seemed the only story in the lead-up to the US men’s national team last-16 matchup against Belgium was the presence of Folarin Balogun. In the end, Balogun’s presence didn’t really matter at all. Not on the field, at least. The forward was serviceable in the USMNT’s 4-1 loss and even earned the foul that led to the Am...

By Pablo Iglesias Maurer at Seattle Stadium

The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium

The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.

By Becky Sullivan

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Team USA's World Cup run ends as Belgium wins Round of 16 matchup to advance

Team USA's costly errors led to their round of 16 loss to Belgium, 4-1, as their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey comes to a close in Seattle on Monday night.

World Cup in photos: Balogun controversy looms over U.S.-Belgium match, Ronaldo bows out

The U.S. heads into its Round-of-16 World Cup match against Belgium with focus on Folarin Balogun after FIFA suspended his one-match red-card ban.

Belgium consoles Balogun but claims World Cup 'justice' was served

Belgium did not feel it was fair Folarin Balogun played for the US in the round of 16 match after he was given a red card in his team's previous match.

Belgium knocks US out of World Cup after Balogun controversy

The striker left little impact on the game as the US became the last World Cup host to be eliminated from the tournament.

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World Cup: Spain knock out Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo

Spain have qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Portugal (1-0). Cristiano Ronaldo has played his final World Cup match.

By L'Equipe TV

U.S.-Belgium match could draw record TV audience amid the Trump World Cup controversy

Some industry experts are predicting all-time viewing records for a U.S. soccer game

By Weston Blasi

Belgium mock Donald Trump after knocking USA out of World Cup: ‘Overturn this’

Several of Belgium’s players were seen dancing in a style similar to Donald Trump after scoring the fourth goal in a 4-1 win

By Harry Latham-Coyle

The USMNT's World Cup run changed everything — except the ending

For all their gains, the Americans found themselves back where they often are: leaving the competition at the same juncture.

By Steven Goff

'Keep one person happy': Nato summit revolves around 'Trump management'

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U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team Eliminated From World Cup Competition in Loss to Belgium

The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has been eliminated from World Cup competition in a hard 4-1 loss Monday evening to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the global soccer tournament. Belgium defeated the U.S. in a match held before a capacity crowd at Seattle Stadium. The game is expected to deliver NFL-level ratings […]

By Cynthia Littleton

Washington briefly becomes world's most polluted city, thanks to Trump's Fourth of July fireworks

Washington briefly became the world’s most polluted major city after massive July 4 fireworks went off as part of the Trump administration’s celebrations.

‘Thank You, Ronaldo’: Fans react as football icon bids World Cup farewell

Fox Announcers Plead With Americans to Keep Watching Soccer After U.S. Team Crushed by Belgium in World Cup

With the USMNT out, ratings for the World Cup will likely suffer: 'This doesn’t have to be the last soccer game you watch for the next four years,' John Strong told viewers after the shellacking.

By Alex Weprin

Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'

"The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful," Trump announced in a Truth Social post.

Trump's Friend Urges Him To Declare "National Emergency" Ahead Of Midterms

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NATO to unveil major arms deals at Ankara summit

NATO leaders plan to unveil arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars ⁠in Ankara to show they are heeding US calls to spend more to defend Europe before joining President Donald Trump for a summit.

De Ketelaere shines as Belgium trump US to advance to World Cup quarter-finals

Charles de Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium swept past the United States 4-1 on Monday night to reach the last eight at the World Cup.

By Paul Myers

NYT: Trump expected to back Turkey’s return to F-35 program

President Donald Trump is expected to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that he is prepared to allow the country to rejoin the F-35 stealth fighter program, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing four senior administration officials. The report comes as Trump heads to Ankara for a NATO summit, where he is expected […]

Belgium ends U.S. World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row

Charles De Ketelaere gave Belgium the lead in the ninth minute with a simple tap-in, ​taking full advantage of a nervous start by the U.S. to quickly deflate the partisan crowd.

Belgium Claps Back On Folarin Balogun Red Card Fiasco After Big World Cup Win Over USA

The victorious Belgium team mainly let their skills do the talking at the World Cup after a day of red card suspension controversy, a failed appeal, and the unsurprising intervention of Donald Trump. For some, the 4-1 win Monday over a demolished Christian Pulisic and Team USA in Seattle, WA would have said it all. […]

By Dominic Patten

Belgium thrash USA to end FIFA World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown

Belgium brought the United States’ World Cup party to a shattering halt on Monday, thrashing the tournament co-hosts 4-1 to set up a quarter-final showdown with Spain. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, Hans Vanaken punished a goalkeeping howler, and substitute Romelu Lukaku added a fourth to settle a last-16 clash that had been overshadowed by the pre-match uproar surrounding US striker Folarin Balogun. Balogun, named in US coach Mauricio Pochettino’s starting line-up after FIFA suspended a ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

A stoic Cristiano Ronaldo exits last World Cup with 'clear conscience'

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal with a stoic look on his face and only the slightest hint of emotion. There was a brief wave to acknowledge cheering fans, and the same feeling he has had after past losses. "Sad -- it's normal after being eliminated like this," said Ronaldo, who briefly shielded his eyes with his right hand after the match. The sixth and final World Cup for the 41-year-old superstar ended with a 1-0 loss

By The Korea Herald

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Belgium thrash USA to end World Cup dream and set up Spain showdown

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as the Belgians advanced.

‘We didn’t fail’ – Roberto Martínez resigns as Portugal Coach after World Cup exit

Martínez, who took charge of Portugal in 2023 after leaving Belgium, was already due to see his contract expire at the end of the World Cup The post ‘We didn’t fail’ – Roberto Martínez resigns as Portugal Coach after World Cup exit appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Gbemidepo Popoola

Last-gasp Merino strike gives Spain 1-0 win over Portugal in World Cup last 16 clash

The midfielder scored six minutes after coming off ‌the bench to take the European champions...

France Vs Morocco World Cup Quarterfinal Preview | France reveal frailties, Morocco show resolve - The Daily Star

France Vs Morocco World Cup Quarterfinal Preview | France reveal frailties, Morocco show resolve  The Daily Star

Ronaldo, Neymar, Neuer, other stars playing their last World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Manuel Neuer, and other football legends are likely playing their last World Cup in 2026. Discover who’s saying goodbye. Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-neymar-neuer-other-stars-playing-their-last-world-cup/

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Spain beat Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Mikel Merino scored an injury-time winner as Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals on Monday. The post Spain beat Ronaldo’s Portugal 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

US limp out of World Cup as Belgium reach quarter-finals

Charles de Ketelaere scored twice for Belgium as the United States became the third and final co-host to be knocked out of the World Cup.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Feature: Africa's record World Cup showing electrifies football-passionate continent, diaspora - Xinhua

Feature: Africa's record World Cup showing electrifies football-passionate continent, diaspora  Xinhua