Co-hosts USA and Belgium meet in the Round of 16 at World Cup 2026.
The atmosphere inside the Seattle Stadium next Tuesday morning UK time promises to be spectacular, as American fans dare to dream of glory on home soil.
But manager Mauricio Pochettino will know the size of the task at hand here, with Belgium currently on a 17-match unbeaten run – last tasting defeat in March 2025.
A fascinating game awaits us in Seattle, and our full preview is available to view below, featuring tips and the latest World Cup betting odds.
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Where can I watch USA vs Belgium in the UK?
USA vs Belgium will be broadcast live on BBC One, with kick-off scheduled for 1am UK Time.
USA vs Belgium Preview
Recent results
USA beat Bosnia & Herzegovina 2-0 in their Round of 32 tie thanks to goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tilman.
Belgium staged an incredible comeback vs Senegal on Wednesday evening to eventually win 3-2. Rudi Garcia’s men fell 2-0 behind, but took the game beyond the regulation 90 by scoring twice in the final four minutes of normal time through Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans – the latter of whom netted the winning penalty in the 125th minute. Remarkable scenes.
Head-to-head record
USA beat Belgium 3-0 in the 1930 World Cup, the inaugural edition of the tournament. But the Stars and Stripes have not recorded a victory since, with the Red Devils securing a 2-1 success when the nations clashed in the Round of 16 at World Cup 2014, thanks to goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Lukaku.
The two nations played an international friendly back in March, with the Belgians claiming an emphatic 5-2 victory in Atlanta.
Team news
USA’s talismanic striker Balogun is suspended for this knockout fixture after his controversial red card vs Bosnia & Herzegovina. Pochettino could bring in Haji Wright as a replacement up top, while Cristian Roldan and Mark McKenzie are both fitness doubts.
Belgium’s squad is in tip-top shape, but some big selection calls beckon for Garcia. Lukaku has scored twice and registered an assist at this tournament, and now is surely the time for the Red Devils’ record goal-getter to come into the starting XI. Dodi Lukebakio is also an option to freshen up the attack, particularly as the Benfica forward scored twice in March’s 5-2 win.
USA vs Belgium Odds
*All odds are subject to change
It is almost impossible to split the nations in terms of pre-match odds. USA are priced at 2.60 to claim the win, while a victory for Belgium is 2.59. The draw is intriguingly valued at 3.28.
USA vs Belgium Betting Tips
To qualify – Belgium @ 1.87
The odds in the Match Result market reflect just how hard it is to separate these sides on paper. Team USA will be roared on by a home crowd, but Belgium’s additional knowhow in the World Cup knockout stage could see them over the line. And this selection factors in the likelihood of extra-time – and potentially penalties.
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.57
The last time these teams met, seven goals were scored. Furthermore, this BTTS pick has landed in five of the eight matches involving USA or Belgium at World Cup 2026 thus far. A popular selection which can really boost the odds of a combo bet or Bet Builder.
Player to score or assist – Christian Pulisic @ 2.15
With Balogun suspended, more pressure is on the shoulders of Pulisic from an attacking standpoint. The AC Milan forward tallied an assist in the 4-1 win over Paraguay, and his pace can trouble a Belgium back-line which really struggled to contain Senegal speedster Ismaila Sarr.
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