Robert Griffin III Blames U.S. Citizens for USMNT Loss to Belgium
Belgium’s late surge and three U.S. defensive mistakes sealed the 4-1 win, while Folarin Balogun’s reinstatement drew scrutiny over FIFA’s review process.
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Belgium bursts United States’ World Cup bubble with dominant performance
The United States soccer team’s loss to Belgium wasn’t unexpected. But the way the Americans lost and the score (4-1) were. In front of a packed house in Seattle and with soccer interest in our country at an all-time high, one would have expected the U.S. team to embrace the energy generated by their fans and turn in a quality performance even if it didn’t result in a victory. But the Belgians simply outclassed the U.S. and controlled all aspect…
Robert Griffin III blames U.S. citizens for USMNT loss to Belgium
Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Troy WayrynenThe United States Men’s National Team crashed out in the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday night, losing 4-1 to Belgium in a match in which it never looked comfortable. The U.S. entered the match mired in controversy, after its top goal scorer in the tournament, Folarin Balogun, had his suspension for a red card he was assessed in the round of 32 overtu…
PRESS REVIEW - After Belgium's victory over the United States, the international press did not fail to welcome the Belgian performance that eliminates Team USA. The press welcomes this elimination after the Balogun affair.
The elimination of the United States in the World Cup finals by Belgium (4-1) is a kind of relief among the international press for moral reasons, according to the Balogun case, which played, but did not play a decisive role in this match.
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khbrknewsBelgium Silences U.S. Amid World Cup Noise
Belgian players celebrate after beating the U.S. in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match at Seattle Stadium on July 6, 2026. —Jane Gershovich—ISI Photos/Getty ImagesThe upside?This World Cup is now all about Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, Spain’s clean sheets, Harry Kane’s Grover voice and the rest. No more arguments about eligibility. The Article 27-era lasted 30 or so hours, and is now hopefully shut down for good.On an extraordinary Monday that saw …
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