Head coach Mauricio Pochettino says the situation around Folarin Balogun's ban being suspended did not affect the USA's World Cup exit against Belgium.

US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed and frustrated by the backlash over Folarin Balogun's ban but insisted it was no excuse for his side's World Cup exit at the hands of Belgium on Monday.

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The United States were thrashed 4-1 by Belgium in the World Cup last 16, and the co-hosts struggled to make an impact on the game.

USMNT's Tyler Adams revealed what head coach Mauricio Pochettino told the team after their World Cup loss to Belgium.

After the United States’ 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, Mauricio Pochettino admitted the United States men's national team “didn’t connect the game" and said the team must learn from this defeat.