U.S. Men’s National Team faces Belgium in World Cup Round of 16

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Last updated Jul 2, 2026

U.S. Men’s National Team faces Belgium in World Cup Round of 16
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The U.S. Men’s National Team advanced to the Round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. They will face Belgium on July 6 at 5 p.m. PT in Seattle. This victory marks the U.S. team's second knockout stage win in World Cup history, breaking a 12-match winless streak against European teams. In the group stage, the U.S. recorded two wins and one loss and will seek to advance to the Quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.

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  • U.S. defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to advance.
  • Match against Belgium scheduled for July 6 in Seattle.
  • U.S. has previously won only one match against Belgium.
  • The team aims for its first Quarterfinal berth since 2002.
  • U.S. has faced Belgium seven times, losing the last six encounters.
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With its 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, the U.S. Men’s National Team is through to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the fourth time in as many tries. The re...

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