The United States men's national soccer team has been eliminated from the FIFA World Cup following a loss to Belgium. The defeat has left fans disheartened, with some expressing that "the world was rooting against the US."
The team's exit was compounded by controversy surrounding a one-game suspension for player Folarin Balogun. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he had spoken with FIFA officials prior to the suspension being enacted, though the specifics of that communication remain unclear.
Fans interviewed after the match conveyed their disappointment with both the team's performance and the circumstances surrounding the loss. The tournament's co-hosting status for the U.S. added to the anticipation and subsequent letdown for supporters.