Alexi Lalas breaks down the USMNT's World Cup exit and key takeaways.

The final whistle brought heartbreak for the United States men’s national team on the pitch, but the sellout crowd of supporters in the stands and the celebrities among them still offered a reminder of just how massive the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become in North America.

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 did not simply knock the USA out of the 2026 World Cup. They turned a 4-1 demolition into a viral spectacle, mocking Donald Trump with his signature dance before taking their trolling to social media with one brutal message for FIFA and the hosts: “Overturn this.

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,