Episode

#708: USA v Belgium recap

Podcast: Scuffed | USMNT, World Cup, Yanks Abroad, futbol in America
Published: Jul 8, 2026
Duration seconds: 5551
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Summary

We wilted in the first truly difficult match of our World Cup, and now we're out. Greg doesn't think this was inevitable, but also doesn't think it's down to tactics. The team turtled immediately against Belgium's quality, everyone got spooked and we were lucky to go to the half down only a goal. We found a little footing early in the 2nd half, and then Matt Freese sealed our fate.