LIVE BLOG! USA vs. Belgium match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
With Folarin Balogun cleared to play, the United States faces a confident Belgium side looking to continue its World Cup run. The winner will meet Spain in the quarterfinals.
63' WATER BREAK
62' Blocked! Leandro Trossard (Belgium) attempted a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but the shot was turned away by the defense. The play was set up by a pass from Charles De Ketelaere.
57' GOAL! United States 1, Belgium 3. Hans Vanaken (Belgium) extends the lead with a powerful right-footed shot from outside the box that finds the bottom right corner. The assist was provided by Charles De Ketelaere.
45+7 ´HALF TIME!
39' What a scare! Following a Belgian corner kick, Raskin connected with a header at the near post, but Freese was very alert to make the save. It is definitely not a good day for the home defense, which is allowing far more opportunities than in their previous matches.
33' GOAL! United States 1, Belgium 2. Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) scores again, this time with a precise header from close range that finds the top-right corner. The assist came from a well-placed cross into the box by Leandro Trossard.
31' GOAL! United States 1, Belgium 1. Malik Tillman (United States) levels the score with a masterful direct free kick, placing the ball right down the center of the goal.
23' COOLING BREAK
22' That was close! Robinson had a dangerous lapse that almost gifted the ball to De Ketelaere inside the box, but he recovered in time to save the situation.
14' It went over! Leandro Trossard (Belgium) tried his luck from the edge of the area with his right foot, but the shot sailed well over the goal. The assist came from Charles De Ketelaere.
9' GOAL! United States 0, Belgium 1. Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) scores with a right-footed shot from point-blank range, straight into the center of the goal.
2' First warning of the match! De Ketelaere tried his luck with a long-range shot, and Frees was forced to deflect the ball for a corner kick.
KICK-OFF
LINE UP USA
LINE UP BELGIUM
The United States enters the match full of confidence after finishing atop Group D and defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the previous round. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino also received a major boost after FIFA overturned Folarin Balogun's suspension, allowing the striker to return to the lineup. Balogun has already scored three goals in the tournament and remains one of the Americans' biggest attacking threats.
Belgium, meanwhile, survived a dramatic test against Senegal in the previous round. The Red Devils trailed until the 83rd minute before mounting an impressive comeback and eventually winning 3-2 in extra time. Veteran leaders Youri Tielemans and Romelu Lukaku played decisive roles in keeping Belgium's World Cup hopes alive.
The Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup concludes on Monday with an exciting clash between the United States and Belgium. The match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, with the winner earning the final place in the quarterfinals, where Spain is already waiting after eliminating Portugal.
