The US World Cup dream ends in shambolic fashion - did red card saga play a part?
The United States men's soccer team was eliminated from the World Cup following a 4-1 defeat by Belgium. The loss was preceded by controversy surrounding the suspension of player Folarin Balogun, which reportedly impacted team morale.
Why it matters
The exit marks a disappointing end for the tournament co-hosts and raises questions about the team's performance under manager Mauricio Pochettino.
Figure caption, Belgium make light work of USA to set up quarter-final tie with Spain
The article provides a factual account of the match and team dynamics without taking a political or ideological stance.
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