Mauricio Pochettino Addresses USMNT World Cup Elimination: 'Wasn't Our Day'
Summary
The United States Men's National Team lost 4-1 to Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending their run in the tournament. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino said the team did not play well and praised Belgium for being the better team that day.Key Facts
- The USMNT was eliminated from the World Cup after losing to Belgium 4-1.
- The US scored first with a free kick by Malik Tillman to tie the game 1-1.
- Belgium quickly regained the lead and scored three more goals after that.
- US goalkeeper Matt Freese made a mistake that led to Belgium’s third goal.
- Christian Pulisic got injured in the second half and had to leave the game.
- Belgium brought in star player Romelu Lukaku, who scored the fourth goal.
- Pochettino said it was not the US team’s day and they did not show their usual quality.
- The USMNT is the third host country eliminated from the 2026 World Cup.
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