SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 06: Matt Freese #24 of the United States reacts after Belgium's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.

Watch: U.S. 'keeper Freese gifts Belgium easy goal with brutal error

Gianluca Nesci
3 hours ago
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Matt Freese won't want to see this one again.

The U.S. goalkeeper's horrendous blunder gifted Belgium a third goal and 3-1 lead in the second half of Monday's last-16 match.

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To make matters worse for the Americans, star forward Christian Pulisic limped off immediately after the goal and was substituted.

The U.S. was eliminated from the tournament with an eventual 4-1 defeat.

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