# Reaction to the USA’s 4-1 defeat to Belgium

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Podcast: [Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/alexi-lalas-state-of-the-union-podcast-171347)
Published: 2026-07-07T09:18:00+00:00
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## Resource

Alexi Lalas is back with a new episode of State of the Union! The USA was eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16 4-1 and Alexi provides a full break down. What went wrong for the USA, which players failed to step up, which players did show up, where this loss ranks amongst the most disappointing for the USMNT all-time, what could Mauricio Pochettino have done differently and more. After a full recap of the USA game, Alexi touches on Spain defeating Portugal and pays his respects to Cristiano Ronaldo before briefly touching on the next slate of matches and giving his Moment of the Day. Presented by Zillow #Zillow 1:48: Reaction to the USA's defeat to Belgium14:07: Where this loss ranks amongst the most disappointing for the USMNT19:27: Spain send Portugal & Ronaldo home23:13: Alexi's Moment of the Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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