Everyone from Kobe Bryant to Vincent Kompany was tweeting praise after the USMNT's loss to Belgium

After the heartbreak subsided (somewhat), the nation -- and even those abroad -- began tweeting praise about America's gutsy performance against Belgium during

After the heartbreak subsided (somewhat), the nation -- and even those abroad -- began tweeting praise about America's gutsy performance against Belgium during the World Cup. Here are a few of our favorite tweets in the aftermath of what will likely be considered one of the most exciting soccer matches in U.S. history:

Congratulations to @ussoccer on a great World Cup. I’m proud of you. You brought all of us together. We’ll be back. #OneNationOneTeam

— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) July 1, 2014

Proud that our guys, just like our country, never gave up. Tim Howard--most valuable player in the World Cup. #USMNT

— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) July 1, 2014

Tim Howard on Mount Rushmore asap

— Jack McInerney (@JackMcInerney9) July 1, 2014

Well done #USMNT made our country proud #USsoccerOntheRISE #WorldBWarned

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) July 1, 2014

Block my tears, Tim Howard.

— Alex Baze (@bazecraze) July 1, 2014

Two words.. TIM HOWARD #Respect #BelUSA

— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) July 1, 2014