Freese Opens Up on Pain of USMNT World Cup Exit After 4-1 Belgium Loss

USA goalkeeper Matt Freese has spoken out about the criticism directed at the team following their 4-1 round-of-16 defeat to Belgium at the 2026 World Cup. Freese said the backlash 'hurts my heart', as the USA were eliminated from a tournament they were co-hosting. The USA's 4-1 elimination from their home World Cup in the round of 16 has sparked significant public scrutiny of the national team's performance on their biggest-ever stage.