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USA vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Preview, Predicted Lineups, Head-to-Head, Recent Form & Prediction

The USA faces Belgium in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash. Check out the preview, predicted lineups, head-to-head, recent form and match details.

06.07.2026
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USA vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Preview

In the Round of 16 fixture, the United States vs Belgium match will be played on Monday evening at Lumen Field (Seattle, United States).


FIFA World Cup 2026: USA and Belgium

USA

The United States are the only co-hosts of the FIFA World Cup 2026, who are alive in the contest. Starting the tournament with a 4-1 win against Paraguay, the USMNT recorded another 2-0 win against Australia. Having already secured the top spot in Group D, the United States ended the group stage with a 3-2 defeat to Turkey. In the Round of 32, they beat Bosnia and Herzegovina by 2-0. Here’s the USA FIFA World Cup All time records and stats


Belgium

Belgium started the FIFA World Cup 2026 with two back-to-back draws against Egypt (1-1) and Iran (0-0). However, they closely completed Group G as the points table topper, thanks to having a better goal difference, after claiming a 5-1 win against New Zealand. In the Round of 32, Belgium made a late comeback to claim a stunning 3-2 victory in extra time. Here’s Belgium FIFA World Cup All time records and stats


FIFA World Cup 2026: USA vs Belgium Key Match Details

Stage: Round of 16

Match Date: 6 July 2026 (Indian Date: 7 July 2026)

Match Starting Time: 16:00 Local Time (Indian Starting Time: 05:30)

Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, United States


USA vs Belgium: Head-to-Head

Stats

Overall

World Cup

Played

7

2

United States Won

1

1

Belgium Won

6

1

Drawn

0

0


  • Apart from winning the 1930 group stage match, the United States have suffered defeats in all their next six games against Belgium. 

USA vs Belgium: FIFA World Cup

1930 (Group Stage): United States 3 – 0 Belgium

2014 (Round of 16): Belgium 2 – 1 United States (At Extra Time)


USA vs Belgium: Recent Forms

USA Form in 2026

In 2026, the United States recorded four wins and four losses.

Belgium Form in 2026

Belgium are unbeaten since March 2025, having recorded 5 wins and 3 draws in the ongoing 2026. 


USA vs Belgium: Predicted Line-ups

USA Line-up (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Matt Freese

Defenders: Alex Freeman, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson

Midfielders: Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Malik Tillman

Forwards: Sergiño Dest, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic


Belgium Line-up (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Arthur Theate

Central Midfielders: Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans 

Attacking Midfielders: Leandro Trossard, Kevin De Bruyne, Jérémy Doku

Forward: Charles de Ketelaere