Belgium eliminated the United States from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking the US as the last host nation to be removed from the tournament. The performance of striker Folarin Balogun was noted, as he did not significantly influence the game.
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Belgium defeats US in 2026 FIFA World Cup
Belgium's victory over the United States resulted in the US being the final host nation eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match highlighted the limited impact of striker Folarin Balogun.
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Belgium knocks US out of 2026 FIFA World Cup in wake of Balogun controversy
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