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US Eliminated from 2026 World Cup After 4-1 Loss to Belgium
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US Eliminated from 2026 World Cup After 4-1 Loss to Belgium

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The United States was eliminated from the 2026 World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16.
  • This defeat marks the end of the tournament for all three North American co-hosts, with Canada and Mexico also eliminated earlier.
  • The US team's performance concluded their World Cup journey after a significant defeat in Seattle.

The United States' bid for the 2026 World Cup ended abruptly with a decisive 4-1 defeat against Belgium in the Round of 16. The match, held at Seattle Stadium in Washington, saw the US team unable to overcome their opponents, conceding four goals to Belgium's one.

This loss carries added weight as it signifies the conclusion of the tournament for all three North American co-hosts. Following the earlier eliminations of Canada and Mexico, the United States' exit means no host nation will advance further in the competition. The team's performance against Belgium, where they trailed 0-1 before the final scoreline, highlighted their struggles to contain the Belgian offense.

The defeat marks a disappointing end to the US campaign, failing to meet expectations on home soil. The team's journey in the 2026 World Cup has now concluded, leaving fans to reflect on the performance and the broader implications for soccer in the United States.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.