US team loses to Belgium, sending World Cup dream to a halt
- Posted on July 7, 2026
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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.
