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Ranking All Eight Teams Left in the 2026 World Cup

Some teams defied all odds to reach the quarterfinal stage.

Sports Illustrated

Winners and Losers From the USMNT’s Run at the 2026 World Cup

The USMNT’s run at the 2026 World Cup fell short of the lofty goals many had set on home soil.

Sports Illustrated

FIFA World Cup 2026: US-Belgium clash draws 30 million viewers, becomes most-watched soccer telecast in US history

The United States' FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash against Belgium has become the most-watched soccer telecast in American history, with 30 million viewers tuning in despite the co-host nation's 4-1 defeat and elimination from the tournament. According to preliminary ratings released by Fox on Tuesday, 30 million…

The Times of India

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Ranked! The 10 best World Cup comebacks

Nothing matches dragging a game back from the brink on the biggest stage

FourFourTwo

World Cup Quarterfinal Ticket Prices Tank After USMNT Suffers Defeat

The U.S. men’s national team suffered an embarrassing 4–1 loss to Belgium on Monday night.

Sports Illustrated

BTS Claim They 'Always Bring The Luck' After England Defeated Mexico in 2026 World Cup Last 16

England's 3-2 World Cup win over Mexico coincided with BTS's UK tour, leading fans to humorously credit the K-pop group for bringing luck.

International Business Times UK

US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says

The U.S. game against Belgium in the round of 16 at the World Cup set another record as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history, Fox said after preliminary ratings came out Tuesday

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Belgium Taunts USMNT, President Donald Trump With Brutal Social Media Post

There was no shortage of controversy surrounding the USMNT’s hefty defeat to Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

Mauricio Pochettino Gives Blunt Review of Humbling USMNT Defeat, Addresses Own Future

The United States is out of the 2026 World Cup after losing to Belgium.

Sports Illustrated

Same old story: US men's soccer team has been stagnant for 25 years

The U.S. men's national soccer team remains stagnant despite growth in American soccer

The Independent UK

Belgium's answer to Trump's interference: A 4-1 pasting of US

Belgium decisively defeated the United States with a 4-1 score in a World Cup match. Belgian players celebrated their victory by mocking President Trump's signature dance moves. This win advanced Belgium to the quarterfinals, ending the United States' tournament run. The match became entangled in political debate over presidential influence…

The Times of India

America’s World Cup run, a state fair, the reflecting pool, the list goes on: Everything Trump touches turns to ash

Trump’s superpower is the reverse Midas touch. It’s not just the Knicks: his policy decisions and his business ventures were own goals long before the US lost an embarrassing World Cup knockout match to Belgium, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

Christian Pulisic’s World Cup of TV stardom and ‘little glimpses’ ends in disappointment

For much of the star’s career, this tournament has been held as a high-water mark. Instead much of the USMNT’s success came without his involvement

The Guardian - US

Remember water power in the renewables mix

Brief letters: Solar, wind and water | French connection | Gianni Infantino | ‘Good athlete’ Trump | USA 1 Belgium 4

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 matches today: Full schedule, kick-off timings, live fixtures & teams eyeing quarter-final spots

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues with two final Round of 16 matches. Six teams have already secured their places in the quarter-finals of the tournament. Defending champions Argentina face Egypt in one of the crucial upcoming fixtures. Switzerland will compete against Colombia for the last remaining quarter-final…

International Business Times UK

Inside the 'Diaper' Speculation: Why an Insider's Unverified Claims are Haunting Donald Trump's Latest Flight

Donald Trump faced online ridicule after boarding a Qatari-gifted Air Force One following the US World Cup loss, with social media reviving unverified claims about his health and appearance.

International Business Times UK

'Everything Trump Touches Dies': Furious Reactions as POTUS' Curse Blamed For USMNT World Cup Exit Against Belgium

USMNT supporters blame President Trump for their World Cup exit after a 4-1 defeat by Belgium, citing his controversial intervention with FIFA as a 'Trump curse'.

Reason

Trump's World Cup Intervention Shows His Sore Loser Philosophy

In sports as in foreign policy, he treats cheating as a virtue. And it doesn’t even work.

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After Donald Trump’s FIFA Intervention Backfired, All The Ways Belgium Trolled The US After World Cup Exit

Here are all the ways Belgium appeared to mock the United States after its "embarrassing" 2026 World Cup exit.

The Guardian - US

The US had the biggest opportunity in the history of American soccer. They wasted it

The USA men’s run at a home World Cup had attracted people who usually ignore soccer. Instead of triumph, they saw a humbling by Belgium

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | U.S. Eliminated From World Cup With Nightmare Loss to Belgium

The co-hosts never stood a chance in a sloppy match that prematurely ended their tournament.

The Independent UK

Why World Cup exit showed the limits to the USA’s power – on and off the pitch

WORLD CUP 2026: Hit by a political wrecking ball ahead of their round of 16 encounter with Belgium, even a helping hand from President Trump could not take the USA into the quarter-finals. Richard Jolly examines what comes next for Mauricio Pochettino and his side

The Guardian - UK

How to destroy a feelgood factor with a sad star-spangled World Cup response

In today’s Football Daily: USA. USA. US … oh

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 results: Who won yesterday's match between Portugal and Spain?

Spain advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal. Mikel Merino scored a dramatic injury-time goal to secure the win for Spain. This defeat marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey and Portugal's tournament. Spain will now face Belgium in the…

The Guardian - UK

Belgium unites to enjoy national team’s World Cup success over USA and Trump

Belgians reacted with delight after their team’s 4-1 win, a game overshadowed by the USA striker Falorin Balogun’s suspension being suspended

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