The defeat silenced home supporters who had hoped the expanded 48-team tournament would mark a watershed moment for American football.

The team was in the eye of a storm over a controversial phone call from President Trump to FIFA's head about a red card on a U.S. striker. But even with the U.S. at full strength,…

Belgium’s 4-1 victory was more than a round of 16 defeat. It was the end of what should have been a defining tournament for American soccer.

Belgium thoroughly dominated in a blowout win Monday night, ending a dream World Cup run for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.