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U.S. Falls 4-1 to Belgium; Red Card Controversy Haunts Team

7/18/2026

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The United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 6, 2026.
Striker Folarin Balogun said controversy and outside noise over FIFA’s suspension of his red card hurt the team.
Captain Tim Ream said the squad was very disappointed, that no player performed his best and everything went wrong.

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The United States lost 4-1 to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 6, 2026.
Striker Folarin Balogun said controversy and outside noise over FIFA’s suspension of his red card hurt the team.
Captain Tim Ream said the squad was very disappointed, that no player performed his best and everything went wrong.