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USMNT lack star power to compete with elite teams

July 7, 2026 02:35 PM

The Dan Le Batard Show breaks down the United States' loss to Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16, explaining why Mauricio Pochettino's squad doesn't have the star power to reach the next level.

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