Mo Edu, Brad Guzan, Sacha Kljestan, Stu Holden and Melissa Ortiz react and break down USA's 4-1 loss vs. Belgium.

The United States' World Cup match against Belgium became a political flashpoint after President Donald Trump pressured FIFA officials to overturn a controversial one-game suspension of U.S. star player Folarin Balogun.

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo (7) reacts after the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026.

Belgium produced their best display of the tournament to thrash co-hosts USA 4-1 in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere starred with a brace as Rudi Garcia's bold selection calls paid off, while Folarin Balogun failed to make an impact on his return.

The USA president, and BFF of Infantino, Donald Trump, made multiple calls to FIFA’s president in an attempt to have the red card overturned. “All I did was ask for a review because I didn’t think it was a foul,