USMNT Faces Belgium in World Cup Round of 16: Date and Kickoff Time
The United States men's national soccer team broke its losing streak against European teams with a solid 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina recently. Their next challenge comes from Belgium, a team that might prove tougher to break down.
The USMNT will meet Belgium in the Round of 16, revisiting a rivalry from the 2014 World Cup when Tim Howard made the most saves ever in a single World Cup match. Although the current Belgian squad looks different, key players like Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Thibaut Courtois remain from that era.
Mauricio Pochettino's team has experienced some unfortunate exits in knockout rounds, making this clash a chance to overcome past struggles against an older Belgian side that has had inconsistent performances so far.
Match Date and Time
The USA vs Belgium game is set for Monday, July 6 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The venue is Lumen Field in Seattle.
Time conversions for other regions include:
- UK: 1 a.m. BST (July 7)
- Australia: 10 a.m. AEST (July 7)
- India: 5:30 a.m. IST (July 7)
Betting Odds from DraftKings
Note: Moneyline bets cover regulation time only. If extra time or penalties decide the winner, a regulation draw bet wins.
History Between USA and Belgium
The USMNT and Belgium have met three times, including two World Cup clashes. The first was in 1930, where the US won 3-0 with goals by Bart McGhee, Tom Florie, and Bert Patenaude.
In 2014, Belgium won 2-1 in extra time thanks to goals from De Bruyne and Lukaku, advancing to the quarterfinals. Most recently, the US defeated Belgium 5-2 in March at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
USA’s Record Against European Teams at World Cups
The US snapped a 10-match losing streak against European opponents with their recent win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their overall record versus Europe at World Cups stands at 4 wins, 7 losses, and 15 draws.
They lost earlier in this tournament to Turkey and previously exited in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands. Their solitary Round of 16 win came in 2002 against Mexico, 2-0, before falling to Germany in the quarters.
Knockout stage defeats also came at the hands of Argentina in 1930, Brazil in 1994, and Ghana in 2010.
