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US Men's Team Falls to Belgium | Spokane News
The US Men’s National Team suffered a shocking 2-1 defeat to Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, marking their earliest loss in the tournament since 2002. Belgium struck early, and despite a valiant effort, the US couldn’t find the back of the net after halftime. The match carried huge stakes — a win would’ve sent them to face Spain in the semifinals — but the dream ended in heartbreak. Drama unfolded before kickoff when forward Folarin Balogun received a red card that was mysteriously overturned by FIFA after a presidential intervention, a move deemed unprecedented by UEFA. Belgium’s…
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