With Argentina's last-minute victory over Switzerland, Tuesday's World Cup matches have lived up to all the previous tournament hype.
But despite a beautiful goal by Julian Green to give life to a struggling Team USA in their knockout match on Tuesday, the boys in red, white and blue ultimately fell to Belgium in the round of 16.
For a full run down of all the drama and the end of the U.S. Men's National Team's fairytale World Cup run, check out our match recap.
For a timeline of all the events leading up to and throughout the game, look no further:
Kyle Beckerman's pre-game warmup
Why is Kyle Beckerman not in starting lineup for U.S.? http://t.co/Q6aP1HWL4a— Mike Foss (@themikefoss) July 1, 2014
Beckerman was notably absent from Jurgen Klinsmann's starting 11 (possibly because of the yellow card he drew in their Germany match on Thursday) -- Team USA's coach preferring a new 3-3-4 lineup with Alejandro Bedoya and Graham Zusi playing up top to help Clint Dempsey. Even still, he'll be ready to come in if the U.S. needs his stellar defensive control of the midfield.
Your Team USA starting XI
Your #USMNT starting XI. pic.twitter.com/Es6MIbitFo— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) July 1, 2014
Origi trying to take Dempsey's 32 second record
In Team USA's opening match against Ghana, Clint Dempsey took all but 32 seconds to score the U.S.'s first goal. Origi's attempt to match that record, though, was thwarted by Tim Howard.
Thanks Howard.
Klinsmann's not worried.
Beasley creating opportunities.
Origi goes down.
Some Belgian fans are not amused.
Dempsey's first shot on goal.
Belgium's attacking
Praise Demarcus Beasley and his beautiful defending.
They believe that the U.S. will win.
Soldier Field is rockin' for the #USAvBEL viewing party. #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/KC4QtCy3FR— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) July 1, 2014
Team USA's battle with hamstrings continues...
:( #Fabian— The American Outlaws (@AmericanOutlaws) July 1, 2014
Defender Fabian Johnson was taken off the field due to what appears to be an early hamstring injury. DeAndre Yedlin has been subbed in.
Let's go Yedlin!!— The American Outlaws (@AmericanOutlaws) July 1, 2014
Beasley gets fouled; Klinsmann gets angry.
Prince Harry wanted to play.
Is it just me, or is Kevin de Bruyne Prince Harry's doppleganger? #USAvsBEL— Bianna Golodryga (@biannagolodryga) July 1, 2014
Going into the half, Tim Howard continues to be the unbreakable wall that he is.
The U.S. fans keeping spirits up
At the half, many Team USA fans are having trouble with WatchESPN (the ESPN app).
You're not alone.
ESPN is unavailable. Try again later. Seriously? The World Cup is not later, it's now!— Maureen Herring (@moherring) June 26, 2014
"ESPN is unavailable. Try again later." You're killing me #WatchESPN!— Jake LeBoeuf (@jakeleboeuf) June 26, 2014
And Univision is here to save you. You can watch the game here if ESPN is giving you problems.
The MLB has soccer fever.
Everywhere you look, @MLB has @ussoccer fever. pic.twitter.com/QIFMY5xKGx— MLB (@MLB) July 1, 2014
And so does Parks and Recreation.
These colors don't run. #USMNT pic.twitter.com/79v5Z8hnjE— Parks and Recreation (@parksandrecnbc) July 1, 2014
To start the half, Belgium nearly sneaks one past Tim Howard.
First minute into the second half, #USMNT goalkeeper @TimHowardGK called into action. pic.twitter.com/os5zUPHz07— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) July 1, 2014
Belgium's creativity is putting Tim Howard to work.
Belgium's had 16 shots on goal so far -- to the U.S.'s 3 shots.
The #USA vs #BEL match in one stat: shots pic.twitter.com/YkyPix6Zlc— MashableLIVE (@MashableLive) July 1, 2014
Landon Donovan wants Kyle Beckerman.
I would sub @KyleBeckerman in right now just to help settle the team down defensively, and to help maintain possession. #LandonCenter— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 1, 2014
Klinsmann, please.
Relentless Belgian attacks against a struggling Team USA defense.
Chris Wondolowski comes in for Graham Zusi. Second USA substitute used.
#USMNT sub: @ChrisWondo on for @gzusi with 16 minutes to go...— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) July 1, 2014
The San Francisco Bay Area loves their San Jose Earthquakes player.
WONDO!!!!!!!! #USAvsBEL— San Jose Earthquakes (@SJEarthquakes) July 1, 2014
Go #BayArea. Go #USA. RT @SJEarthquakes: WONDO!!!!!!!! #USAvsBEL— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) July 1, 2014
Omar Gonzalez takes a nasty fall.
Every Team USA fan believes in you right now, Howard.
I I believe I believe that I believe that we will win I believe that we will win I believe that we will win #AreYouReady #1N1T #USA— tim howard (@TimHowardGK) July 1, 2014
A tweet from Howard early Tuesday is eerie to say the least.
In Howard we trust— Phil Jackson (@PhilJackson11) July 1, 2014
The NBA Champions -- the San Antonio Spurs -- have chimed in.
Good luck to @ussoccer! Supporting the team from San Antonio. #OneNationOneTeam pic.twitter.com/zXgEQD4S6l— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) July 1, 2014
We're headed to extra time, folks.
#USA 0, #BEL 0...Scoreless after 90 minutes...And we play 30 more!! #OneNationOneTeam #1N1T pic.twitter.com/s8AninXRtq— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) July 1, 2014
Howard 2016
#TimHoward4President #LandonCenter— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 1, 2014
Landon Donovan is on board.
Tim Howard's new Wikipedia page, guys -- "the American Jesus."
Tim Howard's wikipedia bio as of July 2014... Wouldn't argue with it #USA #WorldCup2014 pic.twitter.com/s3xsIHVyWg— Balls.co.uk (@balls_uk) July 1, 2014
Klinsmann, every U.S. fan shares those feels.
In the 92nd minute, Chris Wondolowski missed what could've been the game-winning goal for Team USA.
The wall has been breached...
Kevin de Bruyane managed to sneak one past Tim Howard in the 93rd minute. 1-0 Belgium.
And the wall has been destroyed.
Romelu Lukaku puts the nail in what looks to be Team USA's World Cup coffin. 2-0 Belgium.
And Julian Green puts the US back in it!
JULIAN GREEN WITH A FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEDOM DEPOSIT— Stars and Stripes FC (@StarsStripesFC) July 1, 2014
Super subs! Coming in at the 105th minute, the substitute Julian Green puts a world-class volley into the Belgian goal at the 107th minute to put Team USA on the board. 2-1 Belgium.
Not only did Green score a goal, but he seemed to revive the withering U.S. squad who bursted with life in the final minutes of the match.
But with only 1 minute of extra time, Belgium hangs on and goes to the quarter finals.
FINAL #USA 1, #BEL 2 - #USMNT goes down fighting in Salvador. Courage and heart shown all #WorldCup by the #USA.— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) July 1, 2014
And although you can feel your heart breaking...
There's still a lot to be proud of.
With a heavy heart, I want to thank our men for giving everything you had. Till the bitter end. We love you for representing us with pride!— Abby Wambach (@AbbyWambach) July 1, 2014
Well done #USMNT made our country proud #USsoccerOntheRISE #WorldBWarned— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 1, 2014
Never forget the fearless. @timhowardGK #riskeverything RT @nikesoccer The only failure is being afraid to fail. pic.twitter.com/CbcN0PGs4y— Nike Football (@nikefootball) July 1, 2014
Congratulations on a great tournament, boys.
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