"Pochettino sat there, stoically, hunched forward in his seat, two fingers to his mouth, as McKennie put the US ahead with an end run around the Belgian defense."
"Belgium methodically strung together five goals of all shapes and sizes: a daisy-cutter from outside the box; a low, placed shot; a curler; a penalty; a close-range finish."
"Matt Turner, finally back in goal for the US, made a raft of strong saves to keep the rout from running up further."
"Pochettino's side gathered up more of the possession over the course of the game, but it was not enough to secure a victory."
Mauricio Pochettino displayed a stoic demeanor during the match as Weston McKennie scored to put the US ahead. However, Belgium responded with five unanswered goals, showcasing their offensive prowess. Despite the initial lead, the USMNT struggled to maintain control, reminiscent of past World Cup eliminations. Matt Turner made several crucial saves to prevent a larger defeat, while Pochettino's team had more possession but failed to capitalize on opportunities.
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