The United States were eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 4‑1 loss to Belgium in Dallas, repeating the round‑of‑16 exit they suffered in 2014. The match was a high‑scoring affair at the Dallas Stadium, with the Americans conceding four goals while managing only one.
Despite the defeat, the U.S. side achieved a record number of wins in a single edition and saw Folarin Balogun emerge as a standout striker. Former player Alexi Lalas praised the team’s effort but expressed disappointment, arguing that the tournament fell short of a true success and that the era of “moral victories” was over. ipl-cricket.in
