Belgium seemingly reference Balogun, troll U.S. after round-of-16 win - ESPN
The United States' nightmare 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match resulted in a 4-1 loss to Belgium on Monday night, and the Red Devils piled on with postgame pettiness.
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Mauricio Pochettino mum on USMNT future, tells fans to keep faith - ESPN
SEATTLE — Mauricio Pochettino would not offer an indication about whether he wants to remain as coach of the United States men's national team following the Americans' exit from the World Cup here on Monday.
USMNT dismisses Balogun noise in World Cup exit: 'No Excuses' - ESPN
SEATTLE — For two days, there was no bigger story in sports than Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. But, after the U.S. men's national team was soundly beaten by Belgium, 4-1, and eliminated from the World Cup, American players and coach Mauricio Pochettino were quick to say the controversy had not been a distraction.
Pochettino says US 'not good enough' in World Cup exit
SEATTLE, July 6 : United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said his side failed to show their true level in a crushing 4-1 defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday, as he declined to blame off-field distractions for the hosts' exit.
There's justice in life, says Raskin after Belgium eliminate US
SEATTLE, July 6 : Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin said his side’s 4-1 World Cup last-16 win over the United States on Monday felt like a measure of justice after FIFA’s decision to allow U.S. striker Folarin Balogun to play despite his red card in the previous game.
Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
SEATTLE: The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the US was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals and goalkeeper Matt Freese’s gaffe gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half. Second-half substitute Romelu Lukaku added Belgium’s final goal in the third minute of stoppage time. Seeking its first World Cup title, Belgium knocked the US out in the round of 16 for the second time in 12 years and extended its unbeaten streak to 18 games. The Red Devils play 2010 champion Spain on Friday at Inglewood, California, for a semifinal berth against France or Morocco. Malik Tillman tied the score 1-1 midway through the first half with his second free kick goal of the tournament, but the Americans conceded just 61 seconds after the ensuing kickoff.
Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row
SEATTLE, July 6 : The United States' World Cup dreams came to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice in a 4-1 win overshadowed by FIFA's controversial decision to suspend U.S. forward Folarin Balogun's ban.
Belgium beat United States 4-1 to advance to World Cup quarter-finals
SEATTLE: Belgium dumped the United States out of their own World Cup on Monday (Jul 6), as Charles De Ketelaere's brace secured a 4-1 win that was eclipsed by the bitter row over Folarin Balogun's ban.