US and Belgium meet in World Cup knockout match at Lumen Field
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The United States faces Belgium in a World Cup knockout match at Lumen Field on July 6, aiming for its first back-to-back knockout wins and a quarterfinal berth since 2002. Coach Mauricio Pochettino's squad has a lineup ready, looking to overcome Belgium, who previously defeated them in the 2014 round of 16. US captain Tim Ream acknowledged the teams' growth since their last encounter. A sellout crowd of over 66,000 is expected, with fans looking to cheer their team following a group stage victory over Australia. This match follows Belgium's dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal in the round of 32, continuing its campaign for a strong World Cup performance.
- •US ranked 17th, Belgium ranked 9th ahead of the match.
- •US defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the knockout stage.
- •Belgium had a comeback win after trailing Senegal 2-0.
- •Over 66,000 fans expected for the match at Lumen Field.
- •This match is part of a broader goal to elevate US soccer's status.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
- 1:04 PMYahoo Sports — US faces Belgium for spot in World Cup quarterfinals, hoping for first back-to-back knockout wins
"Updated 7:01 PM PDT, July 6, 2026SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals, and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half. Second-half substitute Romelu Lukaku added Belgium’s final goal in the third minute of stoppage time.
"After a successful card trick that made Folarin Balogun’s suspension disappear, the United States will try to win back-to-back World Cup knockout games for the first time and reach its first quarterfinal since 2002. Coach Mauricio Pochettino figures to have his top-choice lineup available Monday when the Americans — ranked 17th in the world ahead of the tournament — face No. 9 Belgium in a rematch of the 2014 round of 16 game in Brazil, won 2-1 by the Red Devils in extra time. “They have a lot of players that can hurt you, and we have to be ready,” Christian Pulisic, the top American star, said Sunday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 2:14 AMBelgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Updated 7:01 PM PDT, July 6, 2026SEATTLE (AP) — The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth. While the U.S. was boosted by the presence of star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, American defenders were at fault in a pair of first-half goals, and a gaffe by goalkeeper Matt Freese gave the Red Devils a third early in the second half. Second-half substitute Romelu Lukaku added Belgium’s final goal in the third minute of stoppage time.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 1:04 PMUS faces Belgium for spot in World Cup quarterfinals, hoping for first back-to-back knockout wins
After a successful card trick that made Folarin Balogun’s suspension disappear, the United States will try to win back-to-back World Cup knockout games for the first time and reach its first quarterfinal since 2002. Coach Mauricio Pochettino figures to have his top-choice lineup available Monday when the Americans — ranked 17th in the world ahead of the tournament — face No. 9 Belgium in a rematch of the 2014 round of 16 game in Brazil, won 2-1 by the Red Devils in extra time. “They have a lot of players that can hurt you, and we have to be ready,” Christian Pulisic, the top American star, said Sunday.
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