USMNT's World Cup ceiling is clear: It can't beat the elite

Analyzing USMNT 4-1 loss to Belgium, World Cup elimination Jon Arnold and Lori Lindsey hop on their mics after USMNT ugly 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Another World Cup, another round of 16 exit for the U.S. men’s national team. Following its 4-1 loss to Belgium on July 6, the U.S. has now not advanced past the round of 16 for six straight World Cup cycles. That includes a group stage exit in 2006 and a qualifying miss in 2018. The Belgium match itself may