# United States' Big Belgium Blunder

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Podcast: [ESPN FC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/espn-fc-895971)
Published: 2026-07-07T03:36:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3938

## Resource

The FC Crew react to the United States' elimination from the World Cup as they lose to Belgium 4-1 and bow out of the tournament. They breakdown if the team achieved more or less than their expectations going into the World Cup, and ask what is next for the team and Pochettino. Then, analysis of Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal as they are eliminated in a loss to Spain, asking how we understand the later years of Cristiano Ronaldo's career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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