The Washington Post is reporting that the U.S. men's national soccer team's captivating run in the World Cup ended in the round of 16 after a 4-1 loss to Belgium. It said the defeat denied the Americans their first trip to the World Cup quarterfinals since 2002. The Red Devils, as Belgium is known, advanced to face Spain in a quarterfinal match scheduled for Friday in Inglewood, California. The newspaper noted that defensive miscues contributed to the U.S. team's elimination.
