Ragged USA crash out of World Cup with last-16 defeat to Belgium

The US men's soccer team's hopes for a deep World Cup run ended in disappointment as they were ousted by Belgium in the last 16. Despite co-hosting the tournament, the Americans struggled from the outset and conceded early, which set the tone for a challenging match. Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere scored the decisive goal, leaving the US out of the quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. This outcome underscores the intense competition in the tournament and highlights the challenges the US team faces in reaching their potential on the world stage.