USA vs Belgium Live Score: H2H, Lineups & Player Stats
Follow the USA vs Belgium live score here, with goals, cards, and substitutions updating in real time. This World Cup 2026 Round of 16 tie is played at Lumen Field in Seattle on Monday, July 6, with a place in the quarterfinals on the line.
Co-hosts the United States are riding a wave of momentum on home soil, but must cope without their suspended top scorer, Folarin Balogun.
Belgium arrive as the more experienced side, led by their golden generation of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, but they have looked beatable. Use the sections below to compare both squads.
USA vs Belgium Head to Head
USA vs Belgium is a rematch of one of the most memorable games in recent United States history. Belgium knocked the Americans out of the 2014 World Cup in the Round of 16, winning 2-1 in extra time, in a game remembered for goalkeeper Tim Howard's record 16 saves.
Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku both scored that day and are still central to this Belgium side. The teams also met in a friendly earlier in 2026, which Belgium won 5-2, so the United States have plenty of motivation for revenge.
How USA and Belgium Reached the Round of 16
United States: The United States won Group D for the first time since 2010, then beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 for their first World Cup knockout win since 2002.
Folarin Balogun opened the scoring and Malik Tillman added a stunning free kick, though Balogun was later sent off. Mauricio Pochettino's side are gritty, well-organized, and boosted by a passionate home crowd.
Belgium: Belgium reached the last 16 dramatically. Trailing Senegal 2-0 late in the Round of 32, they scored twice to force extra time, then won 3-2 through a Youri Tielemans penalty deep into stoppage time.
Rudi Garcia's side carry star quality but have looked vulnerable at the back and needed more than 120 minutes to get through.
USA vs Belgium Expected Lineups
Both managers will field their strongest available sides. Confirmed lineups appear in the live lineup card above about an hour before kickoff.
United States: The United States must reshape their attack without the suspended Folarin Balogun, with Ricardo Pepi in line to lead the line.
Captain Christian Pulisic remains their biggest threat, supported by Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, and Malik Tillman in midfield, in front of goalkeeper Matt Freese.
Belgium: Belgium build around playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, with Thibaut Courtois in goal and Youri Tielemans and Jeremy Doku key in support. Record scorer Romelu Lukaku, whose match fitness is being managed, may again start on the bench as an impact option.
USA vs Belgium Key Players and Player Stats
The live player stats above update during the match. Here is the squad context to watch for.
United States:
- Christian Pulisic: the captain and talisman, the United States' most dangerous attacker and creative force.
- Malik Tillman: the midfielder in fine form, who scored a stunning free kick against Bosnia.
- Weston McKennie: the energetic midfielder who drives the United States forward and adds goals.
- Ricardo Pepi: the striker set to lead the line in Balogun's absence, with a strong scoring record.
Belgium:
- Kevin De Bruyne: the playmaker and one of the best passers in the world, Belgium's creative heartbeat.
- Romelu Lukaku: the record scorer and physical striker, a game-changer even off the bench.
- Youri Tielemans: the midfielder who scored the dramatic winning penalty against Senegal.
- Jeremy Doku: the winger whose pace and dribbling give Belgium a direct threat.
USA vs Belgium: Everything You Need to Know
What time does USA vs Belgium kick off?
USA vs Belgium kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 6, 2026. That is 5 p.m. PT in Seattle and 1 a.m. BST on Tuesday in the UK.
How can I watch USA vs Belgium?
In the United States, the match airs on FOX, with streaming on FOX One and Fubo. UK viewers can watch on BBC or ITV.
Why is Folarin Balogun not playing against Belgium?
Folarin Balogun is suspended. He was sent off with a red card in the Round of 32 win over Bosnia, which triggers an automatic one-game ban that cannot be appealed. Ricardo Pepi is expected to replace him up front.
What happens if USA vs Belgium ends in a draw?
If the score is level after 90 minutes, the match goes to 30 minutes of extra time, then a penalty shootout if still tied. Knockout games cannot end in a draw.
Who does the winner play in the quarterfinals?
The winner advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face one of Spain, Austria, Portugal, or Croatia, depending on how the other last-16 ties on that side of the bracket finish.
Is this Belgium's golden generation's last World Cup?
Most likely, yes. Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Thibaut Courtois are all expected to be playing their final World Cup. Belgium finished third in 2018 but exited in the group stage in 2022, and want a deep run to end that era on a high.
USA vs Belgium: What to Expect
The USA vs Belgium tie is a huge opportunity for the co-hosts, who will fancy their chances against a beatable Belgium side even without Balogun. Expect the United States to press hard and lean on Pulisic and the home crowd, while Belgium look to De Bruyne and Lukaku to unlock the game.
With a place in the quarterfinals on the line, follow the live score, lineups, and any extra time or penalties above.
