.. it was a deflating, abrupt, way-too-early end to a run that felt like it could deliver so much more.
– Henry Bushnell writing for The Athletic in the New York Times
Well, it is the end of the road for World Cup 2026 for the US Men’s National Team.
The near-goal from the Belgians in the very first minute of the game turned out to be a warning of things to come.
The US team played did not play well and it was all a little painful to watch to the end.
The lettering on the flag on the Space Needle says “THE UNITED STATES OF IRRATIONAL BELIEF” with the logo of the US Men’s National Team below—playing on the idea that American fans have “irrationally” latched onto the belief that their team can defy the odds and win the tournament.