US goalkeeper Matt Freese says he’ll never get over his team’s loss to Belgium in the World Cup
Summary
US goalkeeper Matt Freese said he is still upset about the US team losing to Belgium 4-1 in the 2026 World Cup round of 16. He called the loss a tough moment that will motivate him for the rest of his career. Other US players said hard work and growing the sport in the country are important for future success.Key Facts
- The US lost 4-1 to Belgium in the 2026 World Cup round of 16 match held in Seattle.
- Freese made a key mistake that led to Belgium’s third goal during the game.
- Freese has faced boos from fans during his recent Major League Soccer (MLS) matches after the World Cup.
- Freese said both bad and good moments should not define a player, but consistent effort matters most.
- Defender Tim Ream said hard work is essential for the US team to eventually advance farther in the World Cup.
- Wing-back Max Arfsten believes the World Cup hosted mostly in the US will help grow soccer by inspiring more players.
- Four US players, including Freese, were selected for the upcoming MLS All-Star Game.
- Players feel both disappointment from the loss and pride in how the World Cup united fans and raised interest in soccer in the US.
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