Four USMNT Stars Who Have Earned Big Transfers During World Cup Run The USMNT already possesses players representing massive European clubs. Sports Illustrated · Jul 8
What does Sam Kerr’s return to the NWSL mean for the league, Gotham FC and the player herself? Sam Kerr, Australia’s superstar striker, returns to the US after a seven-year absence – and will find a vastly changed landscape The Guardian - UK · Jul 8
Two USMNT staff members were suspended by FIFA for game vs Belgium—Why were Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell banned ahead of the World Cup Round of 16? USMNT FIFA staff suspension: Two United States Soccer Federation staff members faced FIFA suspensions before a key match. Sam Zapatka and Frank Pannell were suspended for violating match protocols. These suspensions reportedly stemmed from an earlier game against Bosnia-Herzegovina. FIFA has not publicly explained the disciplinary actions taken against the… The Economic Times · Jul 8
When Will the USMNT Play Again After the World Cup? The USMNT will start its chase for the Nations League title in the fall. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Thierry Henry clashes with Fox Sports pundit Alexi Lalas during intense Balogun red card debate The Fox Sport pundits disagreed over Fifa’s handling of Folarin Balogun’s suspension after a red card against Bosnia, with President Donald Trump intervening The Independent UK · Jul 7
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
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 · Jul 7
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 · 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
'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'. International Business Times UK · Jul 7
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. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
Folarin Balogun Breaks Silence on Red Card Saga, USMNT’s World Cup Exit The USMNT is now out of its home World Cup after a heavy defeat to Belgium. Sports Illustrated · Jul 7
‘The Trump effect’: President ridiculed in US after team thrashed by Belgium at World Cup Donald Trump mercilessly spoofed after his intervention to get Folarin Balogun’s suspension overturned ends with 4-1 defeat and jokes about him imposing 12,000 percent tariffs on the victors The Independent UK · Jul 7
Belgium have just two words to say after demolishing the United States as Donald Trump admits match interference "Thank you for putting corruption in its place." We Got This Covered · Jul 7
The Guardian - US · Jul 7 ‘It had no impact’: USMNT insist Balogun political circus did not affect World Cup exit The US had big problems in their last-16 defeat, but Mauricio Pochettino and his team said that the discourse around the red-card ban reversal wasn’t one of them
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 USMNT Reverts to Everything It Hasn’t Been This Summer in Dismal World Cup Exit Mauricio Pochettino watched a team start fast, press high and work in harmony—unfortunately, it was playing against the U.S.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 ‘Could Have Done Better‘—USMNT Players Devastated as World Cup Dream Dies The U.S. men’s national team crashed out of the World Cup in the round of 16.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 Four Key Takeaways From USMNT’s Humiliating Defeat to Belgium in Round of 16 The U.S. men’s national team failed to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals after a timid and error-ridden affair on Monday night.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 USMNT Player Ratings vs. Belgium: Co-Hosts Suffer Embarrassing Failure The Stars and Stripes crashed out at the same stage as co-hosts Canada and Mexico.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 7 Every Celebrity Spotted at USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup Round of 16 Stars from a number of sports and even one aging rocker were in attendance at Lumen Field on Monday.
FourFourTwo · Jul 7 Who is Adham Makhadmeh? The referee for USA vs Belgium USA vs Belgium is a battle of over and underachievers, but who is the referee?
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 USMNT vs. Belgium: Confirmed Lineups for World Cup Round of 16—Balogun Ready The USMNT is looking to advance to the quarterfinals for first time since 2002.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 USMNT vs. Belgium—World Cup: Match Stats, As It Happened The Stars and Stripes crashed out of the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 FIFA Slaps Additional Punishment for Balogun Ahead of USMNT’s Round of 16 Match The U.S. men’s national team star striker is not completely off the hook.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 6 World Cup Ticket Prices for USMNT Round of 16 Drop Despite Balogun Red Card Reversal The U.S. men’s national team battles Belgium in the World Cup round of 16 on Monday night.