USA vs. Belgium, 2014 World Cup: USMNT out despite late surge

Sad Captain America looks how every USA fan feels

These photos say it all.

The USMNT in Brazil: Hope sleeps on the couch

Be proud of the USMNT, optimistic for the future

Losing hurts, but the United States shouldn't have ever been in a position to come close to beating Belgium. They were, thanks to a 19-year-old who's only played a small handful of pro games, and maybe they won some new fans in the process.

You're still a hero, Tim Howard

Even in a losing effort, Howard's 16 saves against Belgium will go down in World Cup history.

Belgium survive in extra time against the USA

Belgium scored twice in extra time, and then held off a late surge by the U.S. to advance to the quarterfinals.

USMNT almost score on amazing set play

What a set piece. And what a save by Thibaut Courtois.

Green makes it 2-1?!?

Julian Green!

Sad USA eagle man is all of us right now

This is what it sounds like, when eagles cry.

Lukaku kills the USA pretty close to dead

Romelu Lukaku is a terror

Jones gets kicked in his broken nose

This looks like it hurt a lot.

Lukaku comes on, sets up a goal

Belgium finally lead the USA, 1-0.

Wondering how one-sided USA vs. Belgium has been?

Wondolowski misses a sure stoppage-time winner

This hurt USA fans.

Americans left work to watch the World Cup

Call it a "fad" if you want, there are millions of Americans caring about soccer right now.

Seriously though Tim Howard isn't human

Tim Howard continues to be the man of the match

Tom Hanks and his family are enjoying the USA game

Nervous support, excitement and a photo that's in no way staged. Not at all.

The second half has started exactly like the first

Fabian Johnson injured; Yedlin replaces him

The 20-year-old DeAndre Yedlin has been a good impact sub as a winger. Now he has to play right back against Eden Hazard.

Belgium should be ahead, aren't

Belgium can't shoot.

USMNT vs. Belgium has a fan on the field

Because it's not like this game is important or anything.

The TVs aren't working at Soldier Field

Imagine what 10,000 groans sound like at the same time.

Good start, America!

Tim Howard's going to have to bail out the USA a lot for them to compete with Belgium.

Pitbull's World Cup Waffle House party in space

This is an important GIF in American history.

Why Cameron is starting over Beckerman

It's a surprising choice, but a sensible one.