The United States men’s national team have been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after suffering a comprehensive 4-1 defeat to Belgium in the Round of 16 at Seattle Stadium.
Belgium approach their World Cup meeting with the United States buoyed by a 3-2 win over Senegal and an emerging generation led by Diego Moreira, as Rudi Garcia’s side seeks to move beyond the Golden Generation era.
FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card following confirmation from Donald Trump that he requested a review has drawn fierce criticism from UEFA and the Italian Football Federation.
FIFA has appointed Jordanian official Adham Makhadmeh to referee the USA’s World Cup Round of 16 clash with Belgium, while striker Folarin Balogun is available after his red card was overturned.
The United States men’s national team stand one victory away from matching their finest World Cup performance in the modern era, yet political tensions continue to divide potential supporters at home.
Malik Tillman’s late free-kick sealed victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, though Folarin Balogun’s second-half dismissal clouds USA preparations for their clash with Belgium.
Amir Ghalenoei has called on Gianni Infantino to “stand up” to the US co-hosts after Iran were forced into late-night travel and denied early arrival for preparation.
The United States fell to a dramatic 3-2 loss against Türkiye in their final World Cup group match, yet players and analysts insist the result will not derail their knockout stage ambitions.
Kaan Ayhan’s stoppage-time goal sealed a 3-2 victory for Turkey over the United States, though the hosts had already secured top spot in Group D and will face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup last 32.