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Soccer's post-World Cup vibes: Lamenting a missed opportunity, embracing excitement
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The U.S. men’s national team exited the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Seattle’s Lumen Field with a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the Round of 16, turning what had been high expectations into a clear sense of a missed opportunity. The article notes the team’s earlier tournament performances had shown flashes of quality and grit, but the defeat ended momentum and left the finish no better than previous outings. With 2030 ahead, sources connected to U.S. Soccer—including CEO and secretary general JT Batson—say “excitement” is high about the next cycle, built around players such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and younger prospects led by Cavan Sullivan’s 4-1 Peru win.
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