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Freese's Mistake Ends USA's World Cup Run | Durham News
Team USA’s World Cup dreams ended in heartbreak after a 4-1 loss to Belgium, sparked by a devastating 57th-minute error from goalie Matt Freese — who misjudged a long ball and gifted Belgium a goal, turning a 1-1 tie into a 3-1 deficit. Freese took full blame, calling it the most painful moment of his career, while teammates like Tyler Adams and coach Mauricio Pochettino stressed that the loss was a collective failure — especially in knockout football, where mistakes are fatal. Though Freese’s error was pivotal, the team’s inability to defend against Belgium’s relentless pressure sealed their…
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