Canada and USMNT both out as Belgium roll 4–1

USMNT crushed 4–1 by Belgium, out of the World Cup

The co-hosts are done. Belgium dismantled the United States 4–1 in the round of 16 on Monday night, ending the Americans' tournament in brutal fashion (1) (2) (4). Belgian fans did not hold back either, "It's football, not soccer," one banner read (2). For Canada, the rivalry runs deep, but your own tournament ended at the same stage. There is no gloating here, just the shared reality of a co-hosted World Cup that now moves on without either North American side.

Canada's run ends in the round of 16

Canada are out. After finishing second in Group B with four points, behind Switzerland and ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Qatar, your team reached the knockout stage as co-hosts but could not go further (1) (5). Jesse Marsch called anything beyond the group phase "a bonus," and that is where the road stopped. The last-16 exit still marks Canada's best World Cup performance, built on Stephen Eustáquio's stoppage-time winner against South Africa and a squad that fought for every inch.

Fan reactions

The mood among Canada supporters is a mix of pride and what-now, beating the group stage as hosts meant something real, but the round of 16 exit stings. Plenty of fans are already looking ahead, wondering if Marsch stays and what the 2030 cycle looks like with this young core. The US result has sparked some dark humor too, two co-hosts, two round-of-16 exits, one brutal Belgian reality check. Join the discussion on r/CanadaSoccer.