Chris Wondolowski trending ahead of USA's World Cup match against Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Chris Wondolowski, the all-time leading goal scorer in MLS, is trending as the USMNT prepares to face Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 3. Twelve years ago, Wondolowski missed a critical opportunity to win the match against Belgium in regulation time, resulting in a U.S. loss in extra time. The U.S. team will be seeking revenge, having not advanced past this round since that historic clash. Belgium recently secured a late victory over Senegal, adding to the anticipation of the matchup.
- •USA faces Belgium on July 3 in World Cup Round of 16.
- •Wondolowski infamously missed a winning chance in their last encounter.
- •U.S. has not progressed past the Round of 16 since that match.
- •Belgium recently defeated Senegal with a dramatic late rally.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Chris Wondolowski trending for all the wrong reasons as USA prepares for Belgium in Round of 16
"It was a glorious chance for a usual goal scorer.
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