The United States enter their 2026 World Cup round-of-16 match against Belgium with rising expectations, with the game set for July 7 at 3:00 a.m. Cairo time at Seattle Stadium.
American confidence has grown after strong tournament performances, including a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite playing a major part of the match with 10 men.
The hosts will be without suspended striker Folarin Balogun, leaving Mauricio Pochettino with a key attacking decision before facing an experienced Belgian side.
Belgium have not fully convinced, but they still possess decisive players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thibaut Courtois and Jeremy Doku.
The match also carries history for U.S. supporters, recalling Belgium’s extra-time win over the Americans in the 2014 World Cup round of 16.