Belgium ended the United States' World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion with a 4-1 victory in the round of 16 in Seattle, capping a match that unfolded under the shadow of intense controversy following allegations of political interference involving the administration of President Donald Trump. The buildup to the game was dominated by claims that a phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino resulted in the unexpected reinstatement of U.

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,…

Lobbying by President Trump and a last-minute U-turn by FIFA stir controversy before the knockout match.