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The U.S. had a golden opportunity for a soccer breakthrough. Now it must wait four more years.
By Andrew Greif | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 7, 2026
· 7 min read
The U.S. men’s soccer team entered the World Cup’s round of 16 looking as though it had an edge on the rest of the soccer world.
It ended Monday with another reminder it still is playing catch-up against the world’s elite teams.
For more than 24 hours before the U.S. kicked off against Belg...
Key takeaway men’s soccer team entered the World Cup’s round of 16 looking as though it had an edge on the rest of the soccer world.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The US men's soccer team's World Cup exit will likely resonate with Frisco 's sizable soccer community, where youth leagues and clubs thrive. As a city within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Frisco has a strong following for the sport, and many locals had been rooting for the US team to make a deep run in the tournament. The team's 4-1 loss to Belgium will be a disappointment to these fans, who had been hoping to see the US break through to the elite level of international soccer. With the city's own soccer programs and facilities continuing to grow, the US team's performance will be closely watched by local coaches, players, and families, who will be looking for lessons to apply to their own development and competition. The four-year wait until the next World Cup will give Frisco's soccer enthusiasts plenty of time to reflect on what might have been and look forward to the next opportunity for the US team to shine.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 7 min
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What is this story about? The U.S. men’s soccer team entered the World Cup’s round of 16 looking as though it had an edge on the rest of the soccer world.
It ended Monday with another reminder it still is playing catch-up against the world’s elite teams.
For more than 24 hours before the U.S. kicked off against Belg...
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