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USMNT faces Belgium in Round of 16 after recent friendly defeat

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 10:30 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

USMNT faces Belgium in Round of 16 after recent friendly defeat
Summary

The United States men's national team squares off against Belgium in a Round of 16 match at the 2026 World Cup in Seattle on Monday. A victory would advance the U.S. to the quarterfinals, matching its second-best World Cup finish. Belgium recently defeated the U.S. 5-2 in a friendly in March, but both teams have undergone changes since then. Belgium won its last match against Senegal 3-2 in extra time, while the U.S. looks to build momentum. The match's location may provide a slight advantage to Belgium, which has established its base camp in Seattle for the tournament.

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  • •The match takes place on July 6, 2026, in Seattle.
  • •Belgium defeated USMNT 5-2 in a March friendly.
  • •Belgium won its last match against Senegal 3-2 in extra time.
  • •The USMNT seeks to match its best World Cup performance.
  • •Belgium has been practicing in the Seattle area since the tournament began.
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  • 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup: 5 things to know about Belgium ahead of Round of 16 matchup against the USMNT
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On the verge of a quarterfinals appearance, the U.S. first has to get past a strong Belgium squad.

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