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Belgium knock United States out of World Cup as Fox pleads for viewers
With the USMNT out, ratings for the World Cup will likely suffer: ‘This doesn’t have to be the last soccer game you watch for the next four years,’ John Strong told viewers after the shellacking.
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Belgium cruise past United States to face Spain in quarter-final
Belgium ease past a defensively sloppy USA in a match shrouded in controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun’s delayed suspension, a scandal that made little impact on the pitch.
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US knocked out of 2026 World Cup as Belgium win 4-1 in Seattle
The United States Men’s National Team was knocked out of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle. The defeat eliminated the host nation and matters because it fell largely to self-inflicted errors — a shaky back line and goalkeeping display that repeatedly handed Belgium chances,…
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USA knocked out of World Cup after 4-1 defeat to Belgium
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team has been knocked out of the World Cup after a 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16, played before a capacity crowd at Seattle Stadium on Monday evening. The result ends American hopes of reaching a World Cup quarter-final for the first time since 2002, and…
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Belgium knock hosts United States out of World Cup with 4-1 win
The United States men’s national team were knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 in Seattle. The defeat, in front of a sold-out and largely American crowd, ended the host nation’s tournament run and saw Belgium advance to the quarter-finals. It matters as a…
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USA knocked out of World Cup by Belgium in last-16 tie
The United States’ quest to get Folarin Balogun’s red card overturned may have opened a Pandora’s box – one specifically designed to contain the national team’s worst nightmares.With a country on the verge of falling in love with this team, and tens of millions eager for a reason to embrace the glory and pride this…
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US goalkeeper Freese blunder gifts Belgium third goal in World Cup exit
The United States suffered a defensive collapse against Belgium in a last-16 tie at the 2026 World Cup, with a goalkeeping error handing the Belgians a decisive third goal. USA goalkeeper Matt Freese made a serious misjudgement, gifting possession to Belgium’s Hans Vanaken, who was left with a simple finish. The moment, described as a…
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Keir Starmer contacted FIFA over England match after Trump red card row
The OutKick opinion piece argues that FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red card ban — allowing the US striker to play on at the 2026 World Cup — was legitimate rather than the scandal European critics claimed. It matters because the ruling drew furious reactions from Belgium’s football federation, UEFA and pundits, and because…
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Egypt eye Argentina clash as Salah shakes off penalty demons in shootout win
Last 16 tie will be the first international meeting between two modern legends who may yet go on making historyAs Mohamed Salah savoured the feeling of Egypt’s historic victory over Australia, the narrative had already moved on. The former Liverpool forward could not contain his delight after his scuffed penalty helped to seal a redemptive…
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Jefferson County judge accused of spending public funds on self-promotion
An Alabama judge, Jefferson County Probate Judge Yashiba Blanchard, is alleged to have spent more than $1 million (about £790,000) of taxpayers’ money on consultants, radio commercials, glossy mailers and promotional campaigns that critics say served to raise her own public profile. Newly released records show she approved the spending over little more than a…