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Updated 02 Jul, 2014 06:17pm

American fans catch World Cup fever, but team slumps to defeat

American football fans decked out in red, white and blue flocked to stadiums and giant TV screens on Tuesday to see their team knocked out of the World Cup by Belgium in a heart-breaking game.Strong performances by the US team in Brazil had ignited passions in a country not known for its love of football, and free viewing parties were held from coast to coast while fans crammed into sports bars and restaurants. The Belgians scored twice in extra time and looked to have the game put away when the underdog Americans scored a late goal. But time ran out and the U.S. squad lost 2-1.

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