World Cup watch parties in North Texas go silent as U.S. bows out of tournament

The United States' run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, much to the chagrin of soccer fans at watch parties across North Texas.USA loses to BelgiumBelgium defeated the United States 4-1 in their Round of 16 match in Seattle.The Belgians scored within the match's first ten minutes, and looked in control for most of the first half.The crowd at FIFA Fan Festival Dallas erupted when the U.S. briefly tied the match on a Malik Tillman free-kick goal.However, Belgium went back up 2-1 just a minute later, and would lead for the remainder of the match.In the second half, the Belgians added a goal on U.S. goalkeeper Matt Freese's miscue. Romelu Lukaku added the final goal in stoppage time for the 4-1 final.Belgium moves on to face Spain on Friday in Los Angeles, while the U.S. goes home.North Texas soccer fans disappointedFans at Texas Live! in Arlington expressed their disappointment in the loss to FOX 4's Peyton Yager."15 minutes into the match… it just hurt as a USA fan," one fa
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