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The U.S. men's run at the World Cup ends with a 4-1 Round of 16 loss to Belgium
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Becky Sullivan
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The U.S. men's national soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup in the Round of 16 following a 4-1 loss to Belgium. Despite high expectations and home-field advantage, the team struggled with defensive errors and was outclassed by the Belgian squad.
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The loss marks a disappointing end to a high-profile tournament campaign for the U.S. team, impacting the growth of soccer popularity in the country.
SEATTLE — This time was supposed to be different.
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