The United States, a co-host of the World Cup, faces a Belgium side that needed a heart-stopping comeback to advance. On Monday, July 6, 2026, both teams fight for a spot in the quarterfinals in Seattle, with a head-to-head record that clearly favors the Europeans.
Match Context
The United States, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32 with goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman. However, Balogun was sent off in that same match after scoring, and will be unavailable for this round-of-16 clash.
Belgium advanced after a thriller against Senegal: the Africans led 2-0 with goals from Habib Diarra and Ismaila Sarr, but Belgium equalized and went on to win in extra time with a goal from Romelu Lukaku and a penalty converted by Youri Tielemans.
The head-to-head record between the two sides heavily favors Belgium: of seven previous meetings, Belgium won seven and the United States won just one, with Belgium outscoring the US 15 goals to 8.
Kickoff Details
| Date | July 6, 2026 |
| Time | 6:00 PM (Mexico City time) |
| Venue | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), Seattle |
| Stage | Round of 16 |
Where to Watch in Mexico City
In the capital, the match will be shown at the FIFA Fan Festival, located in the Centro Histórico, the official World Cup 2026 fan zone in Mexico City.
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Why Watch at a Fan Zone?
Watching a round-of-16 match as a community multiplies the experience: chants, giant screens, and the energy of hundreds of fans living every play together. Before heading out, check the real-time occupancy of each venue and pick the one that suits you best at fanzones.io.
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