United States prepares for round of 16 clash against Belgium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:56 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
The United States national football team is set to face Belgium in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The match follows a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco. George Kittle expressed confidence in the U.S. team, posting on social media, "@belgium we are coming for you." However, the U.S. will be without Folarin Balogun due to a controversial sending off, which could impact their performance against Belgium. The match is scheduled shortly after American Independence Day on July 4.
- •USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to advance
- •George Kittle warns Belgium ahead of the match
- •Folarin Balogun misses the clash due to suspension
- •Match scheduled shortly after July 4 holiday
- 9:56 PMYahoo Sports — George Kittle Issues Clear Warning to Belgium as USA Qualifies for FIFA World Cup Round of 16
"George Kittle has sent out a clear warning to the Belgian national football team ahead of the United States’ round of 16 clash against the visitors at the FIFA Club World 2026. The comment comes on the back of a 2-0 victory for the USA against Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco.
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