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USA v Belgium: Predicted Line-Ups, Stats and Preview for World Cup Last-16 Clash
The United States seeks a quarterfinal berth while Belgium brings eight goals in its last two World Cup games.
On Monday, July 6, the United States faces Belgium in a 2026 World Cup Round of 16 match at 8 p.m. ET at Seattle Stadium, also known as Lumen Field.
After winning Group play with a 2-0-1 record, the USMNT seeks its first quarterfinal appearance since 2002, aiming to overcome memories of their 2014 elimination by Belgium.
Star forward Folarin Balogun returns to the Starting lineup after FIFA's Disciplinary Committee reversed his one-game red card suspension on Sunday, bolstering the USMNT's attack.
Victors advance to face either Portugal or Spain in the quarterfinals on July 10 in Los Angeles, with both teams playing at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, today.
Belgium enters with a potent attack led by Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Leandro Trossard, each with two goals; fans can watch on Fox or Telemundo.
Another quarterfinalist will be determined at the 2026 World Cup on Tuesday night as host nation USA and Belgium face off in Seattle for a place in the next round.