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USA players sing national anthem before World Cup match against Belgium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 12:22 AM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

USA players sing national anthem before World Cup match against Belgium

Summary

The United States Men's National Team is in action against Belgium in a World Cup round of 16 match at Lumen Field in Seattle. Before kickoff, players Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic, and Weston McKennie performed the "Star-Spangled Banner," joined by enthusiastic fans. A flyover of fighter jets added to the pre-match atmosphere. Balogun returns to the starting lineup following the rescinding of a prior red card. This match is a rematch of the 2014 World Cup round of 16, where Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 after extra time.

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By the Numbers

•USA vs. Belgium in World Cup round of 16 at Lumen Field
•Balogun, Pulisic, and McKennie sing the national anthem
•Fighter jet flyover precedes the match
•Balogun starts after red card rescinded
•Match is a rematch of the 2014 World Cup round of 16

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Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie sang the "Star-Spangled Banner" before USMNT's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium.
— Yahoo Sports

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