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2026 FIFA World Cup

Who's to blame for USMNT's World Cup exit? Rating every player's performance

This USMNT was supposed to be special, but terrible performances throughout the U.S. roster led to a bitter World Cup exit in the round of 16.

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Belgium handed USA a World Cup reality check -- and now the inquest begins

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USA fans in disbelief after Freese mistake gifts Belgium a third goal

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Gomez: The USMNT picked a bad time to have a bad game

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Jones: USMNT didn't live up to hype

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Brussels goes wild as Belgium retakes the lead in under two minutes

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Kansas City erupts after Tillman's equalizer

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Belgium fans in Brussels celebrate electric start vs. USA

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    Ronaldo's World Cup career ends with a whimper as Spain's subs win it late

    4hBill Connelly and Alex Kirkland
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    World Cup updates: Merino delivers late winner as Spain eliminate Ronaldo, Portugal

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    Ronaldo compares Euro 2016 win to a World Cup after Portugal eliminated

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    Madness in Madrid as Spain score a late winner vs. Portugal

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    Portuguese heartbreak in Lisbon as Merino scores winner for Spain

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    Burley: Portugal were never winning World Cup with Ronaldo up front

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    Was Martinez wrong not to sub Ronaldo vs. Spain?

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      Agony of defeat

      Brazil, Mexico at end of World Cup road

      What's next for Brazil after another painful World Cup exit?

      13hGabriele Marcotti
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      Álvarez on Mexico KO: 'It hurts deeply because this is a family'

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      England end Mexico's World Cup with best win on foreign soil in their history

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      World Cup VAR review: Quansah's red, Kane's penalty -- did the ref get it right?

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      Burley: Bellingham played like a 'man possessed' in England's win

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      Party in London, pain in Mexico City as England hold on to win

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      Back-to-back penalties cause chaos as Mexico trim deficit

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      Chaos in London at 2:30 a.m. as England score two in 98 seconds

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      Quiñones goal causes joy in Mexico City

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        Sights and sounds

        World Cup Daily live: Spain knock out Portugal; Kane loses voice; USMNT prepares for Belgium

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        New balls, please! Bellingham, Yamal, Messi unveil updated Trionda for World Cup final

        10hChris Wright

        Where every team stands

        NWSL Power Rankings: Rodman puts Spirit on top, ahead of league-leading Wave

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        Evaluating the teams

        Grades for every team eliminated from the World Cup: Forgettable Brazil get a D

        14hRyan O'Hanlon
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        World Cup 2026 Power Rankings before round of 16: Who's No. 1?

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