US Men's Team Falls to Belgium | Spokane News

The US Men’s National Team suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, marking their earliest loss in the tournament since 2002. Belgium struck early, and despite a valiant effort, the US couldn’t find the back of the net after halftime. The match carried huge stakes — a win would’ve sent them to face Spain in the semifinals — but the dream ended in heartbreak. Drama unfolded before kickoff when forward Folarin Balogun received a red card that was mysteriously overturned by FIFA after a presidential intervention, a move deemed unprecedented by UEFA. Belgium’s appeals were denied, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. With a storied history of deep runs — including a 1930 semifinal and 2002 quarterfinal — the US now faces the harsh reality that their quest for another deep tournament run has ended. 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/b521eb3a2d5ee77b