US soccer team faces Belgium in World Cup round of 16 match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 1:47 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The United States men's national soccer team plays Belgium in the round of 16 on July 6. This matchup marks a chance for the US to avenge a 2-1 extra-time loss to Belgium in the 2014 World Cup. U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard had a standout performance with 16 saves in that match. With notable improvements and a roster featuring European stars like Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, the U.S. aims to advance further than ever in World Cup history. Belgium, with five players returning from the 2014 squad, looks to leverage its experience against the U.S.
- •The match is set for July 6 in the World Cup round of 16.
- •U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino leads a team with European talent.
- •U.S. defender Alex Freeman cites the significance of the matchup.
- •Belgium features five players from its 2014 World Cup roster.
- •The U.S. has not won in 13 World Cup matchups against European teams.
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — US seeks ‘revenge’ for thrilling World Cup loss to Belgium 12 years ago
"When Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reflected on the last time his side faced the United States in the World Cup, Tim Howard came to mind. Courtois was in net opposite one of the greatest American goalies, who made 16 saves in a 2-1, extra time loss to Belgium at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
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