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USA Eliminated from World Cup After Belgium Defeat

Published July 7, 2026 · Updated July 7, 2026 · El País

The United States was eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-4 defeat to Belgium, with President Trump's comments on Balogun's controversial red card proving ineffective.

The American team's World Cup campaign ended in a heavy defeat to Belgium. Trump had expressed disagreement with Balogun's red card, calling it unjust, but his intervention did not influence the decision or match outcome.

Had the USA advanced, they would have faced Spain in the quarterfinals after Spain's narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal, secured by Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal. Controversy also surrounded remarks made by a Paraguayan senator regarding Mbappé. esporist.com

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