The USMNT faced Belgium at Seattle’s Lumen Field on Monday night with the winner earning a spot in the World Cup quarterfinal, a stage the Americans have reached just once since 1930.
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The match came one day after FIFA, soccer’s organizing body, controversially ruled American striker Folarin Balogun eligible to play despite receiving a red card in last week’s knockout win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi’s Stadium.
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Despite an energized crowd, the US fell short against Belgium 4-1, ending a wild run for the host country.
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