The USMNT face Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup on Monday, July 6, with kickoff at 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) at Lumen Field in Seattle. The match airs live on Fox, streams on Fox One, and carries Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Peacock.
It is the biggest game American soccer has seen in more than a decade, and it comes with a revenge storyline attached. Belgium were the team that ended the USA's run at the 2014 World Cup, winning 2-1 after extra time in the Round of 16 in Brazil. Twelve years later, on home soil, Mauricio Pochettino's side get their shot at putting that right.
USA vs Belgium: Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Round | World Cup 2026 Round of 16 |
| Date | Monday, July 6, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 8:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. CT / 5:00 p.m. PT |
| Venue | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| TV (English) | Fox |
| Streaming (English) | Fox One, Fox Sports app |
| TV and streaming (Spanish) | Telemundo, Peacock, Telemundo app |
How the USMNT Got Here
The USA arrive in Seattle off the back of a landmark result. Wednesday's 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium was the program's first World Cup knockout victory since 2002, and it also snapped a 10-game losing streak against European opposition.
Folarin Balogun put the USA ahead just before halftime with his third goal of the tournament, and Malik Tillman sealed it with a superb 82nd-minute free kick while the team played with 10 men. Before that, Pochettino's side had won Group D with victories over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0) either side of a 3-2 defeat to Turkiye.
The Balogun Suspension
The win came at a cost. Balogun was shown a controversial red card in the second half against Bosnia and is suspended for the Belgium game. It is a major blow: the striker leads the USA with three goals and sits one short of Bert Patenaude's American record of four at a single World Cup, set back in 1930. Pochettino must now reshape his attack for the biggest match of his tenure.
What Is at Stake
Belgium arrive after surviving a five-goal thriller, beating Senegal 3-2 after extra time in their Round of 32 tie. The winner in Seattle advances to a quarterfinal in Los Angeles on Friday, July 10, against the winner of Spain vs Portugal. The USA have reached a World Cup quarterfinal only once in the modern era, in 2002, so victory on Monday would be a genuinely historic result for the host nation.
For the full tournament calendar, see our 2026 World Cup schedule and key dates guide, and find every stat from the tournament in our 2026 World Cup hub.
USA vs Belgium FAQs
Here are quick answers to the most common questions about the USMNT's Round of 16 match against Belgium.
What time is USA vs Belgium?
Kickoff is 8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT) on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle.
What channel is USA vs Belgium on?
The match airs live on Fox in English, with streaming on Fox One and the Fox Sports app. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo, Peacock and the Telemundo app.
Is Folarin Balogun playing against Belgium?
No. Balogun is suspended after receiving a red card in the Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite leading the USA with three goals at the tournament.
Who will the USA play if they beat Belgium?
The winner advances to a quarterfinal in Los Angeles on Friday, July 10, against the winner of Spain vs Portugal.