US eliminated from World Cup, losing to Belgium in round of 16

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Tuesday, Jul 07, 2026

 
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Another day, another new arm as Rays shuffle the bullpen again

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US eliminated from World Cup, losing to Belgium in round of 16

American defenders are at fault in a pair of first-half goals, and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gives the Red Devils a third early in the second half. Read more.

 

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What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun

Hours before kickoff, FIFA dismisses Belgium’s challenge to the most-debated political intervention in a World Cup in decades. Read more.

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