USA v Belgium World Cup 2026 knockout match underway

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

USA v Belgium World Cup 2026 knockout match underway

Summary

The knockout match between USA and Belgium is currently in progress at the World Cup 2026. Kick-off took place at 5pm local time. The match is significant as both teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals. USA has fielded a strong squad, while Belgium aims to leverage its experience at this stage of the tournament.

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Key Details

•Match kicked off at 5pm local time.
•USA and Belgium compete in the last 16 of the tournament.
•Folarin Balogun faced a disciplinary fine ahead of the match.
•The game is pivotal for both teams' chances in the tournament.

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9:50 PMThe Guardian Sport — USA v Belgium: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live

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⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10am AEST/1am BST/8pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau Fifa has released a pair of statements in the wake of its change in handling Folarin Balogun’s red-card punishment. The latest is a 13-point defense of its operation, distancing itself from the influence of Donald Trump and adding a $40,000 fine to Balogun’s bill. Capology estimates that Balogun earns $70,856 (€61,923) per week with AS Monaco. “Under Article 27 of the [Fifa Disciplinary Code], the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has the discretion to suspend the implementation of any disciplinary measures so long as they do not relate to match manipulation—which, of course, did not occur here. … Said suspension of the implementation was decided considering all of the specific circumstances surrounding the incident and evidence available.” Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Beau Dure

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The Guardian SportJul 6, 2026, 9:50 PM
USA v Belgium: World Cup 2026 last 16 – live
⚽️ Kick-off time: 5pm local/10am AEST/1am BST/8pm EDT ⚽️ Player guide | Bracketology | Golden Boot | Mail Beau Fifa has released a pair of statements in the wake of its change in handling Folarin Balogun’s red-card punishment. The latest is a 13-point defense of its operation, distancing itself from the influence of Donald Trump and adding a $40,000 fine to Balogun’s bill. Capology estimates that Balogun earns $70,856 (€61,923) per week with AS Monaco. “Under Article 27 of the [Fifa Disciplinary Code], the FIFA Disciplinary Committee has the discretion to suspend the implementation of any disciplinary measures so long as they do not relate to match manipulation—which, of course, did not occur here. … Said suspension of the implementation was decided considering all of the specific circumstances surrounding the incident and evidence available.” Continue reading...

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