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Controversies and Defensive Errors Lead to America's World Cup Dream Collapse
The US team’s participation in the 2026 World Cup has ended after their 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, marking the team’s worst defeat in knockout stages since 1990. The loss came amid controversy over FIFA’s decision to suspend the ban on striker Folarin Balogun, who played as a starter and scored three goals in the tournament. Coach Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that the main reason for the defeat was the team’s collective performance and that defensive mistakes were exploited effectively by Belgium. Despite the team's exit, their captain considered that participating in the tournament could inspire a new generation of players and fans.
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