Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill (12) throws the ball at France’s Kylian Mbappe (10) at the end of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia, Saturday, July 4, 2026. /Martin Meissner)

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Even as it played a World Cup on home soil, the round of 16 remains a major hurdle for the U.S. men’s soccer team — and former USA player Stu Holden can’t help but feel underwhelmed following its most recent shortcoming. 

Belgium defeated the U.S. Men’s National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans’ hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years

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