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Meknes – Twelve years after Belgium edged the US in a 2-1 extra-time thriller in Brazil, the two teams meet again in a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash.Â
The highly anticipated game will take place on Tuesday at Seattle Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 AM Moroccan time.
The game will be broadcast live on FOX, Telemundo, and Peacock in the United States, while fans in Belgium can watch for free on RTBF and VRT. For viewers in Morocco and the wider MENA region, the match will be available exclusively on beIN SPORTS.
The US secured their spot in the Round of 16 with a 2-0 shutout against Bosnia-Herzegovina. Meanwhile, Belgium advanced after edging past Senegal in a 3-2 thriller.
History heavily favors Belgium, who have won six of the seven historical meetings between the two teams, with the US’s solitary victory dating all the way back to the 1930 World Cup.
Belgium completely dominated their last encounter in March 2026, routing the Stars and Stripes 5-2 to extend their head-to-head winning streak to six straight games.
US team news
While the United States’ best World Cup finish was a third-place run back in 1930, the national team has failed to advance past the quarterfinals ever since.
The US reached the final eight back in 2002 but has suffered Round of 16 eliminations in its last three tournament runs in 2010, 2014, and 2022.
After topping Group D with six points, the Americans advanced through the Round of 32 with a comfortable 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
A victory over Belgium would earn the US a quarterfinal clash against either Portugal or Spain, who face off today.
Likely XI: Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, Robinson; Tillman, Adams, McKennie; Dest, Pepi, Pulisic
Belgium team news
After claiming first place in Group G with five points, the Red Devils advanced by edging out Senegal in a thrilling Round of 32 battle.
In one of the tournament’s most thrilling finishes, Rudi Garcia’s men were facing a 2-0 exit with five minutes left on the clock. Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans rescued the Red Devils to make it 2-2, setting the stage for Tielemans to break Senegalese hearts with a 120th-minute penalty.
While Belgium claimed third place at the 2018 World Cup, they suffered a major disappointment four years later in Qatar, where a stunning 2-0 group-stage defeat to Morocco triggered their early exit from the tournament.
Likely XI: Courtois; Castagne, Theate, Mechele, De Cuyper; Vanaken, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; De Ketelaere
MWN’s Verdict: USA 2 – 1 Belgium
