FIFA World Cup 2026

I liked England winning in the altitude of Mexico City against Mexico, which has a 70-2-17 record up to then.

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USA is a slightly inferior team to Belgium. The result is not a big surprise. Our goaltender was sub par.
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Certainly, not clearing the ball on what turned out to be Belgium's third goal was inexcusable, but he did make a couple of brilliant saves in the first few minutes of the game.

I don't think he was the deciding factor. I thought our defense looked not just slow, but sleepy. Belgium was constantly getting behind the US defenders.

FYI, except for Argentina winning, I would suggest that their goalkeeper had the worst match of the tournament. 2 goals allowed on 2 shots on goal (and arguably should have been 3 of 3!) -- 0.00% save percentage!

The US played its round- of -16 game at home in the US
Mexico played its round-of -16 game at home in Mejico
Canada played its round-of-16 game on the road in the US.
All teams are equal, but some are more equal than others.