World Cup 2026: Belgium Thrash USA to Reach Quarter Finals and Knock Out Co Hosts The US national team's premature exit from the World Cup is less a shock than an inevitability, given their lackluster performance against Belgium.
The 4 1 drubbing was a reflection of the team's limitations rather than a surprise upset. As the US struggled to gain traction in the match, it became clear that their initial World Cup fervor had been short lived.
The controversy surrounding President Donald Trump's intervention on behalf of striker Folarin Balogun served as a stark reminder of the American team's inability to handle high pressure situations.