The U.S. men's national soccer team will face Belgium in a Round of 16 knockout match on Monday, July 6, 2026 [1].
This match represents a critical juncture for the U.S. team as the host nation. A victory would propel the squad into the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup [2], marking a significant advancement in the tournament's knockout stage.
The game is scheduled for kickoff at 5 p.m. local time in Seattle [1]. For viewers on the East Coast, the match begins at 8 p.m. ET [3], while those in the United Kingdom will see the match start at midnight BST [1].
The contest will take place at Lumen Field [1], though some reports refer to the venue as Seattle Stadium [3]. The atmosphere in Seattle is expected to be high as the U.S. looks to maintain the momentum gained during the group stage.
The U.S. entered the knockout phase following a strong series of opening performances. The team defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their first match [3] and followed that victory with a 2-0 win over Australia in their second outing [3]. These results have positioned the U.S. as a formidable competitor in the tournament.
Belgium, known as the Red Devils, also progressed from the group stage to secure this matchup [2]. Both teams must now navigate a single-elimination format where only one side will advance to the final eight teams of the competition [2].
“The winner advances to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup”
This matchup pits a surging U.S. team, buoyed by home-field advantage and a dominant group stage, against a Belgian side with a history of global competitiveness. Because this is a knockout round, the result will immediately eliminate one of the teams, making it a high-stakes test of the U.S. team's ability to handle pressure in the latter stages of a World Cup.
