# USMNT loss to Belgium proves 'there's still a ways to go' to owning the sport

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Podcast: [Dukes & Bell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dukes-bell-227585)
Published: 2026-07-07T21:07:33+00:00
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Duration seconds: 786

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Carl and Rusty get back to more World Cup talk and share more thoughts on the USMNT's loss to Belgium and agree that from a talent level, the team still has work to do in order to truly compete against some of the great teams around the world.

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