# USA 1-4 Belgium instant reactions, featuring John Green and Becky Sauerbrunn: Night Cup 07/06/26

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Podcast: [Men In Blazers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/men-in-blazers-171816)
Published: 2026-07-07T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Rog and Rory Smith are joined by former USWNT captain Becky Sauerbrunn and novelist John Green to break down a heartbreaking day in US football after a loss to Belgium ends the team's tournament. How did this team fall so far so fast? What's next for Mauricio Pochettino? And can any aspect of this tournament be considered a success after another Round of 16 exit? Plus, James Horncastle joins the show to talk through Spain's defeat of Portugal and Ronaldo's last match on the world's biggest stage. Check out our Cup Tees in the MiB Shop: https://mibcourage.co/4p83dOi Come join us in Boston for another stop on the Match Day Live Tour this Thursday, July 9, at Marriott Long Wharf: https://mibcourage.co/449EqQe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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