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Belgium knocks out U.S. men 4-1 in World Cup, ending the Americans' run in Seattle
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 7, 2026
· 4 min read
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bosnia and Herzegovina
Key takeaway Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami 's large Latin American and Caribbean communities, who closely follow international soccer, are likely to be talking about the U.S. men's team defeat. The loss may resonate particularly in neighborhoods like Little Havana, where soccer is a popular sport. While the World Cup match was played in Seattle, the impact of the U.S. team's performance is felt in Miami, where fans gathered to watch the game. The city's diverse population, with strong ties to Latin America and the Caribbean, means that international soccer competitions like the World Cup are widely followed and passionately discussed. As the World Cup continues, Miami residents will likely be keeping an eye on the remaining teams, with many possibly shifting their support to teams from Latin America or other countries with strong soccer traditions.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.The U.S. kicked off the match with the same starting XI as against Bosnia and Herzegovina
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