The United States has been eliminated from the World Cup after a clear 4-1 defeat to Belgium. The game was marked by controversy surrounding U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, who played despite a prior red card suspension. His suspension was lifted following a direct appeal to FIFA by Donald Trump, allowing him to participate in the match. However, even with Balogun on the field, the U.S. team could not match Belgium's performance.
Belgium dominated the game, controlling play and securing their advancement to the next stage of the tournament. The result has prompted debate about the impact of the appeal that allowed Balogun to play and has raised questions about the overall performance of the American squad during the World Cup. This defeat brings an end to the U.S. campaign in the competition.