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US Bow Out 4-1 to Belgium; Trump Appeal Denied

7/14/2026

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USA Stumbles

The U.S. reached the World Cup Round of 32 after beating Paraguay and Australia, but a Balogun red card and President Donald Trump’s denied suspension appeal produced a 4-1 defeat by Belgium.
HBO Max aired “U.S. Against The World,” co-directed by Rand Getlin and Luke Korver, documenting the tournament.
The U.S. will play CONCACAF Nations League, Gold Cup, 2028 Copa América and 2030 qualifiers in Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

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Márquez Appointed

Mexico appointed former defender Rafael Márquez as head coach, replacing Javier Aguirre.
Canada signed former MLS coach Jesse Marsch to lead its senior national team.
Steve Cherundolo will head the United States (U.S.) men’s Olympic squad, which automatically qualifies as host for the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Mexico, the U.S. and Canada will enter the 2030 World Cup qualifiers in three groups of four, with the top two advancing.

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USA Stumbles

The U.S. reached the World Cup Round of 32 after beating Paraguay and Australia, but a Balogun red card and President Donald Trump’s denied suspension appeal produced a 4-1 defeat by Belgium.
HBO Max aired “U.S. Against The World,” co-directed by Rand Getlin and Luke Korver, documenting the tournament.
The U.S. will play CONCACAF Nations League, Gold Cup, 2028 Copa América and 2030 qualifiers in Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

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