USA vs Belgium World Cup Round of 16: Kickoff Time, TV, and Live Stream Details

The United States and Belgium meet again in the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, revisiting their 2014 encounter where Belgium edged out a 2-1 victory. Both teams have taken challenging paths to reach this stage.

The US secured their spot with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, featuring goals from Folarin Balogun early on and Malik Tillman late in the match. Belgium's journey was more dramatic—they trailed Senegal 2-0 until the 85th minute before Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored quickly to force extra time. Tielemans then clinched victory with a penalty in the 125th minute.

This edition's squads differ greatly; none of the US players from 2014 remain, but Belgium retains key figures like goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, and Lukaku. Belgium aims to reach its first quarterfinal since 2018, while the US hopes to both avenge the prior loss and reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002.

Kickoff Time for USA vs Belgium

The match kicks off on Monday, July 6, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. It will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

• Eastern Time: 8 p.m.
• Central Time: 7 p.m.
• Mountain Time: 6 p.m.
• Pacific Time: 5 p.m.

Where to Watch and Stream

In the US, FOX holds the broadcasting rights for this game. Fans can watch on FOX or stream via platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can sign up for a free trial on fubo, which offers access to over 100 channels including sports networks.

World Cup Match Schedule Around This Game

Matches on Monday, July 6 (all times Eastern):

• Portugal vs Spain at 3 p.m.
• USA vs Belgium at 8 p.m.

Matches on Tuesday, July 7 (all times Eastern):

• Argentina vs Australia at 12 p.m.
• Switzerland vs Colombia at 4 p.m.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026. It's the first World Cup hosted jointly by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Host Cities

Matches occur across 16 cities: Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle in the US; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.

Teams and Format

The event features 48 teams, an increase from the previous 32-team setup. This expansion leads to more matches and knockout rounds than ever before.

The competing nations include Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Number of Matches

The tournament will feature 104 matches, covering the group stages through to the final.

Streaming Options

In the US, English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1, accessible through services like fubo. Spanish-language coverage is available via Telemundo and Universo, streamed on Peacock and DIRECTV. Options depend on the broadcaster and language preference.

Final Match Details

The final is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA's title for MetLife Stadium.

Kickoff Times Vary

Since games happen across multiple time zones in the US, Canada, and Mexico, checking local schedules is advised.

US Participation

The United States automatically qualified as a host nation alongside Canada and Mexico.