United States National Soccer Team

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino looks on during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Two US soccer team staff members suspended by FIFA for Belgium World Cup game

Two staff members of the U.S. soccer team were suspended by FIFA from Monday’s round of 16 game against Belgium.

Belgium fans react after the team scored during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium, at a watch party at the Rockefeller Center fan village, Monday, July 6, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)

US-Belgium at World Cup is most-watched soccer telecast in US history at 30M viewers, Fox says

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) reacts after Belgium scored a goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Same old story: US men’s soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century

Fans react to a United States loss during a watch party for a World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium at the KC Live! entertainment district Monday, July 6, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

American fans saw a night of hope turn to World Cup disappointment, in photos

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) and Belgium's Brandon Mechele (4) battle for the ball during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Balogun’s controversial return couldn’t stop the US from being knocked out by Belgium

Joy turns to disappointment for USA World Cup fans from coast to coast

USA World Cup soccer fans rode an emotional roller coaster as Monday night’s game against Belgium got off to a promising start but ended with a 4-1 loss. (AP Video shot by Manuel Valdez, Nathan Ellgren and Tassanee Vejpongsa)

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United States' Christian Pulisic reacts after a challenge during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

A disappointing World Cup for Christian Pulisic as US star is scoreless and hobbled by injuries

United States' Chris Richards (3) reacts following the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ermedin Demirovic (10) heads the ball in the first half of a 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against the United States at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)

US-Bosnia World Cup match sets US viewership records in English and Spanish

Monaco hires Filipe Luís to give Folarin Balogun a new club coach

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino attends a training session in Seattle, Sunday, July 5, 2026, ahead of a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

US seeks ‘revenge’ for thrilling World Cup loss to Belgium 12 years ago

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

US faces Belgium for spot in World Cup quarterfinals, hoping for first back-to-back knockout wins

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, awards President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

United States men's national soccer team head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks out to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, July 3, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

US players and coach Mauricio Pochettino represent the diversity of America on July Fourth

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino gestures as he walks off the pitch after United States defeated Bosnia in the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino to throw out 1st pitch at Seattle Mariners game

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) reacts to a red card during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

US striker Folarin Balogun says a yellow card, not red card, would have been ‘fair’ at the World Cup

United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

US win over Bosnia-Herzegovina most-watched soccer telecast in English language history

United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring on a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Soft-spoken Malik Tillman delivers a loud statement with his bloody sock goal at the World Cup

People attend a watch party for a World Cup soccer match between the United States and Bosnia Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington, at the FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert)

What polling shows about Americans’ interest in the World Cup and USMNT

United States' Malik Tillman (17) scores their second goal from a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates with United States' Sergino Dest (2) as Bosnia's Kerim Alajbegovic (19) and Bosnia's Sead Kolasinac (5) stand by after scoring during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Balogun gets US’s go-ahead goal against Bosnia and then red card

United States' Christian Pulisic speaks to the media before a training session ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino attends a news conference ahead of the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference

United States' Chris Richards smiles during a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) and Antonee Robinson (5) celebrate after scoring during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

US playing at home and trying to avoid another quick exit from World Cup knockout rounds

United States' Giovanni Reyna, center left, Antonee Robinson, center, and Tyler Adams practice during a training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia in Irvine, Calif., Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament

United States' Christian Pulisic walks off the field after a World Cup Group D soccer match against Turkey in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Pulisic returns to the US lineup with highlights and lowlight in a World Cup loss to Turkey

Turkey's Kaan Ayhan, second from right, scores their third goal as United States' Auston Trusty (6) defends and United States' Mark McKenzie (22) and United States' Miles Robinson (12) look on during the second half of a World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)

Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino reacts after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding US team is tougher than he imagined, but he’s making progress

United States' Christian Pulisic attends a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Christian Pulisic feels ‘great,’ hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Portugal and Uzbekistan in Houston, Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Karen Warren)

World Cup what to know: Multiple teams playing for spots in knockout stage as schedule ramps up

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Christian Pulisic returns to training with US after missing last World Cup match with injury

Argentina's Lionel Messi reacts after scoring his third goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi’s latest World Cup heroics

United States' Joe Scally (23) and Alex Freeman (16) react after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations

United States' Weston McKennie (8) celebrates after winning the World Cup Group D soccer match against Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

US fans cheer on national team in Gillette Stadium before Scotland-Morocco match at the World Cup

United States' Alex Freeman (16), second left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Alex Freeman, 21-year-old son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup win

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