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After World Cup Loss, U.S. Men’s Soccer Back To Drawing Board Again

The Americans managed just two shots on goal and zero big chances as Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals.

  • On Monday, July 6, the United States men's soccer team exited the FIFA World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium at Seattle Stadium, ending their Round of 16 campaign on home soil.
  • Head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who took the reins in 2024, has struggled to find consistency; the team posted a combined 0-4 record against regional rivals Mexico and Canada since his arrival.
  • With only two shots on goal and zero big chances compared to Belgium's four, the team lacked offensive punch. Malik Tillman's free kick in the 31st minute provided the team's sole score.
  • "In this moment, we let them down," Tyler Adams said moments after the loss, as the team's exit marks an existential crisis for the United States men's soccer program.
  • Future rosters will likely look similar, as the current squad features just two players over 30 years old: Tim Ream and Matt Turner, positioning the team for the 2030 World Cup cycle.
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WLOS broke the news in Asheville, United States on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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