Unless the USMNT made an improbable run to the title, the public betting masses were bound to get beat by the bookmakers at some point. That point was Monday night in Seattle. The USA tumbled to Belgium 4-1, bowing out in the Round of 16 and falling off the World Cup oddsboard. “It was a … Read more
SEATTLE STADIUM — It was impossible not to feel for Folarin Balogun as the soft-spoken U.S. men’s national team forward answered question after question following the USA’s World Cup-ending 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday. Over the past month, Balogun emerged as this country’s undisputed breakout star at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring three goals … Read more
SEATTLE STADIUM — Christian Pulisic buried his head in his hands. Malik Tillman sat motionless on the turf. Tim Weah pulled him to his feet, but Tillman dropped back down. Nearby, Tim Ream — who rarely lets his emotions show — wiped away tears, while Mark McKenzie and Sebastian Berhalter wrapped an arm around him … Read more
Shortly after Romelu Lukaku scored the goal that capped a commanding 4-1 win over the United States, Belgium’s all-time leading goal scorer held his right hand to his ear. On American soil, and in the aftermath of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun being permitted to play after a one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by … Read more
“They lost the game before they even stepped out onto the pitch.” Harsh words from United States women’s national team legend Carli Lloyd? Maybe, but following the U.S. men’s 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday at Seattle Stadium, it’s hard to argue. It was a comprehensive victory for Belgium, which … Read more
SEATTLE STADIUM — It’s the end of the world for the U.S. men’s national team. The USA was the final 2026 FIFA World Cup co-host still standing after Canada and Mexico were eliminated over the weekend. On Monday, the Americans joined them, losing 4-1 to Belgium in front of another raucous home crowd with a … Read more
Belgium crashed the American party in Seattle, advancing to the round of 16 with a 4-1 win over the United States, putting on an offensive clinic that abruptly ended the co-hosts’ World Cup dream. The result marked the second time Belgium has eliminated the U.S. in the Round of 16, with the first coming in … Read more
The French Football Federation (FFF) has launched an appeal to FIFA in an attempt to have Michael Olise’s yellow card rescinded. The Bayern Munich star was booked during Les Bleus’ last-16 victory over Paraguay, leaving him on a disciplinary tightrope ahead of the quarter-finals. France Fear Suspension For Star Man Olise has been one of … Read more
On July 19, after 103 matches have been played, only two teams will remain standing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Those two nations, each chasing soccer immortality, will meet at New York New Jersey Stadium in what is expected to be one of the biggest sporting events ever held in the United States. So … Read more
The United States men’s national team will have its star striker, Folarin Balogun, available for its round of 16 match against Belgium at Seattle Stadium on Monday, but will coach Maurico Pochettino call on him, or will he stick to the plan he had when he thought he wouldn’t be available? Here is everything to … Read more