USMNT Set to Face Belgium in World Cup Round of 16: Date and Kickoff Details

The United States men's national team recently ended a tough streak against European teams with a solid 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their next challenge is Belgium in the Round of 16, a rematch from their 2014 World Cup encounter. That game featured Tim Howard's record-breaking saves. Although the Belgian squad has evolved, key players like Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Thibaut Courtois remain part of the lineup.

Belgium's World Cup knockout history includes some near misses, making this match a chance for both sides to prove themselves. The Americans appear confident after their recent performances, but Belgium still poses a formidable threat despite signs of fatigue during the tournament.

Match Date and Time

The USMNT will take on Belgium on Monday, July 6. The game kicks off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Here’s how the kickoff translates across various time zones for fans worldwide:

• USA and Canada: 8:00 p.m. ET
• UK: 1:00 a.m. BST (July 7)
• Australia: 10:00 a.m. AEST (July 7)
• India: 5:30 a.m. IST (July 7)

Betting Odds for USA vs Belgium

According to DraftKings, all bets are based on regulation time only. If the match extends into extra time or penalties, bets on draws stand as wins under regulation rules.

History Between USA and Belgium

The USMNT and Belgium have met three times before, including two World Cup matches. Their first encounter was at the 1930 tournament, where the USA won 3-0 thanks to goals by Bart McGhee, Tom Florie, and Bert Patenaude.

In 2014, Belgium claimed a 2-1 victory in a thrilling Round of 16 clash. Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku scored during extra time to send Belgium through to the quarterfinals. The most recent match took place in March 2023, with the USMNT triumphing 5-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

USA’s Record Against European Teams in World Cups

The recent win over Bosnia broke a 10-game losing streak against European teams. Still, overall records against Europe show more struggles: 4 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses. Earlier in this tournament, the USA also lost to Turkey and in their last Round of 16 appearance faced defeat against the Netherlands.

Has the USA Ever Won a Round of 16 Match?

The USMNT has one Round of 16 victory, beating Mexico 2-0 in 2002 to reach the quarterfinals before falling to Germany. Knockout stage exits have also come against Argentina (1930 semifinals), Brazil (1994 Round of 16), and Ghana (2010 Round of 16).