U.S. World Cup Exit to Belgium | Vancouver News

The U.S. men’s soccer team’s World Cup dreams ended in crushing fashion as Belgium crushed them 4-1, exposing defensive flaws and ending their quest for a quarterfinal spot since 2002. Charles De Ketelaere shone with two goals and an assist, while goalkeeper Matt Freese’s costly error sealed the fate. Despite a controversially reinstated Folarin Balogun and a late equalizer from Malik Tillman, the Americans couldn’t hold on — and Christian Pulisic’s injury added insult to injury. Belgium, now headed to face Spain, continues its unbeaten run, while the U.S. joins all six CONCACAF nations eliminated — underscoring the global dominance of European, African, and South American teams. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cd9c3ff42846462d