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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 · Jul 7

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 · Jul 7

Ranked! The 10 best World Cup comebacks

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

FourFourTwo · Jul 7

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 · Jul 7

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 · Jul 7

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 · Jul 7

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 · Jul 7

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 · Jul 7

Remember water power in the renewables mix

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7

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…

The Economic Times · Jul 7