USA faces Belgium in round of 16 at 2026 World Cup

The United States men's national team is set to clash with Belgium in the round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. This knockout match is crucial for the USA, as a loss would eliminate them from the tournament. Belgium, unbeaten in the 2026 World Cup and coming off a 3-2 win over Senegal, aims to continue their strong performance. The USA looks to build on its recent success after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina, but a historical rivalry looms as Belgium eliminated the USA in the 2014 World Cup. The outcome of this match will determine if the United States advances to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.

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