But how did the players play? Check out our player ratings below:
USMNT Player Ratings
Amazing save in the opening seconds and then completely lost his focus on the third goal, slamming the door shut on any comeback. A nightmare that could cost him the starting job after the tournament.
Did not look like himself. Had some good positioning to help in attack but his touch was off and so was his passing.
Having a 38-year-old center back finally caught up with this team, and it happened in a huge moment. Was absolutely bossed for most of the match, got destroyed on the second goal and somehow could not keep the third goal out.
Let down by his teammates but also was not at his best. He needed to chase too much, being caught up high.
Usually consistent, this was a day off. Nowhere near his normal level, sloppy touch and struggled to break down Belgium to deliver dangerous balls.
Thought he did the little things decently, won a foul early and kept the team together. Little else. He just could not keep up with the Belgium midfield.
At times, I almost forgot he played. That wasn't because he was particularly bad, but Belgium just dominated. He dropped deep early to try and help, but the cohesion wasn't there.
Scored from a free kick with a good bit of fortune, but he'll take it. Tried to show off his flair but it did not pan out. Hardly a game where he was able to show his best.
Questionable focus, sloppy, just an absolute mess. Taken off at the half and played 45 minutes more than he should have. Just a liability.
Taken off in the second half with an apparent injury. Never once looked like a threat. Belgium frustrated him with pressure, and he lost possession 11 times in just 45 minutes.
Got the start after all the controversy but didn't get the service he would have hoped. Had one solid chance inside the box but wasn't quick enough to react.
Subs
Decent. Did more than Dest, and his passing was accurate. But it was hardly ever threatening. More of a performance you'd need when comfortably ahead.
Provided a spark off the bench. Love the energy he brings. Nearly rifled home a goal that would have given them a chance. One of the few postives.
Feel for him with the Balogun saga. He probably thought he'd start. Short cameo where he touched the ball just seven times.
Late sub to get him a World Cup appearance.
Subbed on in added time.
Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
Hard to fault him, but the cohesion and energy from the round of 32 was just not there. He said after the game that they just weren't in the game and that it wasn't their day, and now is the time to reflect on where things went wrong.
