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U.S. Men's World Cup Exit Sparks Controversy
The U.S. men’s national soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16. The match, marred by controversy over a phone call between President Trump and FIFA's head, ended the team's run at the tournament.
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NPR
The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength, Belgium easily won.
2026-07-07 01:58 UTC
Variety
The U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team has been eliminated from World Cup competition in a hard 4-1 loss Monday evening to Belgium in the Round of 16 of the global soccer tournament. Belgium defeated the U.S. in a match held before a capacity crowd at Seattle Stadium. The game is expected to deli
2026-07-07 02:02 UTC
Variety
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2026-07-07 02:06 UTC