US Exits 2026 World Cup 4-1 to Belgium in Dallas

The United States exited the 2026 World Cup after a 4‑1 defeat to Belgium at Dallas Stadium, mirroring their 2014 round‑of‑16 exit. The match ended on home turf, and the U.S. team finished with its highest number of wins in a single edition, highlighted by star striker Folarin Balogun.

U.S. Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi Lalas said the team should be proud for bringing fans into the tentpole, but lamented that the loss left “something on the table.” He criticized Belgium’s disciplined play, noting they limited the U.S. to only seven shots, and called for moving beyond “moral victories” to tangible success. ipltable.lol