The USMNT’s World Cup ride has come to an end following defeat in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday.
Americans will be waking up on Tuesday morning after a dramatic run in the 2026 World Cup for their USMNT.
The world of soccer has hit the United States and taken many by surprise, with interest levels growing dramatically following the USMNT’s adventure in the tournament.
However, all good things must come to an end, with Pochettino’s team unable to advance to the quarter-finals on Monday evening.
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Seattle showed out again and over 35 million viewers were recorded by Fox Sports in their coverage of the game.
As the news of the USMNT’s elimination settles, the national newspapers have covered the defeat to Belgium on their front pages.
How national newspapers covered the USMNT’s World Cup elimination
Pochettino hopes the USMNT inspired people to follow soccer during their spell in the World Cup.
The journey certainly increased the recognition of the sport across the USA, with Monday’s defeat making front page news on Tuesday morning.
New York Post used the headline: “US lose the battle of the Belg’.”
The Pittsburgh-Post Gazette went with the simple headline: “The party’s over”.
Defeat to the Belgians even made the front page of the Wall Street Journal, who said: “Belgium end US run for the World Cup”.
Meanwhile, the Dallas Morning News ran the headline: “Elation before elimination”.
Silicon Valley newspaper The Mercury News said: “America’s Cup dreams hit reality”.
Although the result was clearly a negative for the nation, seeing soccer make front page news across the country is a huge boost for the sport.
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