US Men's Soccer Team eliminated by Belgium 4-1 in World Cup Round of 16

The United States Men's National Team (USMNT) lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a tournament that had included group‑stage victories over Paraguay and Australia and a 2-0 win over Bosnia‑Herzegovina in the previous round. The defeat came in Seattle and marked the fourth time in five World Cups that the United States exited at this stage.

Team captain Tim Ream said the squad was in “shock” and “disbelief,” noting that “everything that could go wrong was going to go wrong.” He said no player delivered their best performance, mentioning Christian Pulisic among those criticized, and stressed the need to inspire more fans and grow the sport in the United States. Despite the loss, the team set a record with three World Cup wins and 11 goals in the tournament.