USA seeks first victory over Belgium in 96 years at World Cup

The United States men’s national team faces Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 on July 5, searching for their first victory over the Red Devils since 1930. The Americans last defeated Belgium in the inaugural World Cup, while both teams prepare to meet in a knockout match for the first time since 2014. That previous encounter included a record-setting performance by Tim Howard, who made 16 saves, but the United States was eliminated after losing 2-1. The current U.S. squad features a new generation of players, including Christian Pulisic, who aim to change the narrative against a Belgian team in transition following the decline of its golden generation.

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