USA prepares to face Belgium without Folarin Balogun in quarter-finals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The USA and Belgium are set to meet on Monday for a World Cup quarter-final. Missing for the Americans is Folarin Balogun, who is serving a one-game suspension due to a red card. Belgium's journey to this stage included a dramatic comeback against Senegal, while the US has maintained a strong possession percentage in their matches. Both teams have yet to maximize their possession advantages and have vulnerabilities that could be exploited. Coaches will need to adjust strategies accordingly as the match approaches.
- •Match set for Monday between USA and Belgium for World Cup quarter-finals.
- •Folarin Balogun suspended and unavailable for the USA.
- •Belgium advanced after a comeback against Senegal in the Round of 32.
- •Both teams have had strong possession stats but struggle to convert chances.
- •Coaches must adapt tactics with Balogun missing for the USA.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — USA v Belgium tactical analysis: how does Pochettino replace Folarin Balogun’s goal threat?
- 3:13 PMThe Guardian Sport — USA v Belgium tactical analysis: how does Pochettino replace Folarin Balogun’s goal threat?
"The US and Belgium meet on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Here’s what to expect from both teams While comparisons to the two most recent clashes between these teams are inevitable, neither of those matches is a terribly useful parallel. Belgium, remarkably, carry four holdovers from their 2-1 victory over the US at the 2014 World Cup; the Americans have none. Continue reading...
"The US and Belgium meet on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Here’s what to expect from both teams
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 3:13 PMUSA v Belgium tactical analysis: how does Pochettino replace Folarin Balogun’s goal threat?
The US and Belgium meet on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Here’s what to expect from both teams
- The Guardian SportJul 5, 2026, 3:13 PMUSA v Belgium tactical analysis: how does Pochettino replace Folarin Balogun’s goal threat?
The US and Belgium meet on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. Here’s what to expect from both teams While comparisons to the two most recent clashes between these teams are inevitable, neither of those matches is a terribly useful parallel. Belgium, remarkably, carry four holdovers from their 2-1 victory over the US at the 2014 World Cup; the Americans have none. Continue reading...
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