USA Men's World Cup Run Ends in Heartbreak | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

The U.S. men’s national team’s World Cup run ended in heartbreak, but not before igniting national pride and local celebration — especially in Wayne, where goalkeeper Matt Freese, a former Philadelphia Union star, played on the world stage. Fans gathered at venues like Dock Street Brewery, cheering for their hometown hero and marveling at the team’s historic run, which took them farther than they’ve gone in over 20 years. Drama hit earlier when star forward Folarin Balogun received a red card, sparking rumors of political interference — though both Trump and FIFA denied any influence, and an…