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The U.S. Men’s National Team’s World Cup run ended again in the round of sixteen, echoing a familiar pattern since 2002. Though this year’s squad topped their group—a feat the 2002 team never achieved—and showed flashes of brilliance, they couldn’t match the underdog magic of their predecessors. With expanded tournament format and higher expectations, the pressure proved too much. A clean 2-0 win over Bosnia gave way to a crushing 4-1 loss to Belgium, contrasting sharply with the controversial 2002 match against Germany. While progress is evident, the recurring exit leaves fans wondering what it will take to finally break through.

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