The United States men’s national football team has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a defeat against Belgium in the Round of 16. The result was reported by FOX Sports, which published initial reactions in the immediate aftermath of the match.

According to FOX Sports, the match took place as part of the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The precise final score and additional match details were not further specified in the available source material at the time of publication.

The defeat ends the United States’ participation in the tournament at the Round of 16 stage. Belgium advances to the next round of the competition.

No official statements from U.S. Soccer or the national team’s technical staff were included in the available source material. The relevant parties could not be reached for comment.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The participation of the United States as a host nation carried particular national significance, making the elimination at the Round of 16 a notable development in the progression of the tournament.