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.
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.
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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.
