Fans react to US World Cup loss after red card drama

World July 07, 2026 11:10 AM

The BBC's Nada Tawfik spoke to US fans after the FIFA World Cup hosts were knocked out of the tournament.

Their loss to Belgium followed controversy after US President Donald Trump confirmed he spoke to Fifa before they suspended US player Folarin Balogun's one-game red card ban.

"The world was rooting against the US," one fan said.

Fans react to US World Cup loss after red card drama

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