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'Cohesive' USMNT should advance against Belgium

July 2, 2026 12:04 PM

Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher discuss why despite the absence of striker Folarin Balogun, the USMNT should win its Round of 16 matchup against a Belgium side that hasn't "clicked."

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