USA - Belgium: score, highlights and statistics

The United States face Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, 7 July, with kick-off at 1:00 AM BST at Lumen Field in Seattle. The host nation enter the knockout stage with 3 wins and 1 loss in the group phase, having scored 8 goals across 4 matches, while Belgium - who netted 9 goals in the group stage - survived a dramatic comeback from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time. Belgium have won both previous meetings between these sides, including the 2014 World Cup Round of 16, setting up a mouth-watering rematch on American soil.

Match Info: USA vs Belgium

The clash between USA and Belgium takes place on 7 July 2026 at 1:00 AM BST (midnight UTC) at Lumen Field in Seattle, as part of the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Where to Watch USA vs Belgium?

Viewers in the United States can watch the match on FOX and Telemundo on television, while streaming options include Fubo TV, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes En Vivo. Radio coverage is available on Futbol de Primera Radio and SiriusXM FC.

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the match is available to listen to on BBC Radio 5 Live and TalkSport Radio UK, with Irish viewers also able to stream via RTÉ Player and watch on RTÉ2. Belgian fans can follow their national team on VRT 1 and La Une on television, or stream via RTBF Auvio Direct, Sporza Live Streaming, and VRT MAX.

Elsewhere, Canada has coverage on TSN1, TSN3, TSN4, TSN5, RDS, and TSN+; Japan on Fuji TV and DAZN; Australia on SBS TV and SBS On Demand; and Germany on MagentaTV. Fans in France can tune in via beIN Sports 1 on TV or beIN SPORTS CONNECT F.R. online.

Match between USA and Belgium - Preview

This meeting of USA and Belgium carries the weight of recent history: the Red Devils knocked the Americans out of the 2014 World Cup in the Round of 16, winning 2-1 after extra time, and then beat them 5-2 in a friendly just four months before this tournament. For the United States, this is a chance to rewrite that script on home soil.

The headline team news for the USA is the suspension of Folarin Balogun, their standout forward and three-goal scorer in the group stage, who received a red card in the 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Belgium, by contrast, are able to call upon their full attacking arsenal: Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and captain Youri Tielemans - whose penalty in the 125th minute of extra time settled the Senegal clash - are all available for Rudi Garcia's side.

The Americans topped Group D despite a loss to Turkey, which underlines their quality as tournament hosts. Belgium's group form was more inconsistent - two wins, two draws - but their comeback against Senegal revealed a resilience that should not be underestimated. At the knockout stage, a single moment can define everything.

Head-to-Head: USA vs Belgium

Belgium hold the edge in this fixture - their 2 wins from 2 meetings include a World Cup knockout victory and a dominant friendly result, making them the historical favourites heading into this rematch.

Here are all previous meetings between these two nations:

• 28 March 2026 - International Friendly - USA 2:5 Belgium
• 1 July 2014 - FIFA World Cup - Belgium 2:1 USA

USA - Recent Form

The United States went through the 2026 World Cup group stage with 3 wins and 1 loss from 4 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 5.

Their most convincing performance came against Paraguay, whom they dismantled 4-1, followed by back-to-back clean-sheet wins over Australia (2-0) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (2-0). The only blemish was a 2-3 defeat to Turkey, which came despite the USA ultimately topping the group. Balogun's goals in the group stage made him the team's key figure in front of goal.

Before the tournament, the USA lost a friendly against Germany 1-2, a result that belied the form they would go on to show on home soil. As co-hosts, they have the backing of a passionate crowd at each venue, and reaching the quarter-finals would mark a historic moment for American football in the modern World Cup era.

Belgium - Recent Form

Belgium navigated the 2026 World Cup group stage with 2 wins and 2 draws from 4 matches, scoring 9 goals and conceding 4 - a record that reflects both their attacking firepower and occasional defensive vulnerability.

Their most dominant display was a 5-1 demolition of New Zealand, which showcased the full range of Belgium's offensive talent. However, draws against Iran (0-0) and Egypt (1-1) revealed a more inconsistent side. The match that defined Belgium's tournament so far was the 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal, in which the Red Devils came from two goals down to win thanks to Tielemans' stoppage-time penalty in the 125th minute.

Ahead of the tournament, Belgium crushed Tunisia 5-0 in a friendly, announcing their attacking intent clearly. With De Bruyne pulling strings in midfield, Lukaku leading the line, and Trossard and Doku providing pace on the flanks, Belgium possess as experienced an attack as any team left in the competition.

Facts and Statistics

The rivalry between the USA and Belgium is modest in numbers but significant in timing - both of their previous encounters have come at decisive moments, once in a World Cup knockout tie and once as a direct warm-up to this very tournament. That context makes their head-to-head record all the more relevant.

• Belgium have won both previous meetings against the USA, with a combined score of 7-3 across 2 matches.
• In 2014, Belgium eliminated the USA in the World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-1 win after extra time - the only prior World Cup knockout match between these nations.
• In March 2026, Belgium defeated the USA 5-2 in a friendly, just four months before their second World Cup knockout meeting.
• Folarin Balogun, who scored 3 goals in the group stage for the USA, is suspended for this match following his red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Belgium's captain Youri Tielemans won the match for his side against Senegal with a penalty in the 125th minute of extra time.