And just like that, only 8 remains.

The World Cup Round of 16 has come and gone, and we've broken down all the big moments.

And unfortunately for the Americans, we must start with a USMNT audit after their all-time stinker on Monday night, losing to Belgium 4-1 in Seattle. What went wrong for this team after such a promising June?

We examine the team's mental weaknesses, the dreadful individual performances, including Dest, Freese, Ream, and of course, Pulisic, and wonder if Pulisic should continue to be the face of this team. We also address the Balogun situation and Trump's intervention, expressing our frustration on the damage this does to American soccer's perception across the globe.

Then we recap an instant classic at the Azteca, where England held on to beat Mexico 3-2. What went right and wrong for a Mexico side that left it all out there but couldn't find a decisive moment of quality? And did England prove something to themselves and to the world with their mental fortitude?

Egypt nearly shocked holders Argentina in another all-timer in Atlanta on Tuesday, but much of the conversation is mired in VAR and refereeing decisions. How did Egypt nearly accomplish a historic upset and went wrong in the final 20 minutes? And is there any merit to claims that this was rigged for Argentina?

Next, we perform autopsies on eliminated Brazil and Portugal, two contenders than never reached their potentials. We discuss first how Carlo approached the Norway game – did he get it wrong? Or was the team just undone by poor finishing? And on a larger scale, does Brazil even know who they are anymore?

There's a lot of blame to go around on the Portuguese side, and we delve into why Roberto Martinez got everything wrong this unbelievably talented group of players.

We also hail Norway's greatest ever win, with a predictable star turn from Haaland and an unpredictable one from Nyland in goal, as well as some brave decision from their coach, Solbakken.

Finally, we briefly touch on France withstanding Paraguay's aggression and the defensive showcase that was Switzerland-Colombia.

Cheers to Murat Yakin and Switzerland!

Chapters:

00:00 – the start

02:20 – USA 1 - 4 Belgium

05:37 – USMNT's mental weakness

08:24 – Trump's interference

13:08 – what Belgium did well

15:34 – Pulisic

22:30 – Mexico 2 - 3 England – Mexico's thrilling send off

28:43 – how did England withstand the Azteca?

34:37 – Canada 0 - 3 Morocco

37:11 – Argentina 3 - 2 Egypt – how did Egypt almost pull it off?

39:58 – VAR controversies – were Egypt robbed?

47:21 – Brazil 1 - 2 Norway – a Brazilian autopsy

53:20 – Haaland, Nyland, Solbakken – Norway's triump

56:00 – Spain 1 - 0 Portugal – Roberto Martinez gets it all wrong

01:01:25 – France 1 - 0 Paraguay

01:02:08 – Switzerland (pens) 0 - 0 Colombia

01:03:40 – the World Cup of stars & power rankings

01:05:17 – quick Quarterfinal thoughts