USA Vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: See Best Photos From Round Of 16 Clash From Seattle Stadium
USA Vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Gallery: The co-hosts, USA, are set to welcome Belgium in Seattle for a chance to advance to the quarter-finals, a feat they have not achieved in more than twenty years. With the added intrigue of a red card incident, a waning golden generation, and both teams requiring late heroics to arrive at this stage, this encounter promises to be one of the most thrilling matchdays in World Cup history. The United States and Belgium have faced each other on seven occasions, with the results heavily favoring Belgium. They have secured victory in six of these encounters, while the USA's sole win occurred during the inaugural World Cup in 1930, where they triumphed with a score of 3-0. The most recent World Cup clash was particularly painful for the USA, as they suffered a 2-1 defeat in extra time during the Round of 16 in 2014, a match that is also notable for Tim Howard's remarkable achievement of making a tournament-record 15 saves.
United States' Folarin Balogun arrives for the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. AP/Maddy Grassy
Fans light flares as they arrive at the stadium ahead of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
United States fan sets off red smoke during the march to the match before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match AP/Eric Hiller
Belgium's Thibaut Courtois reacts before a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against the United States in Seattle, AP/Abbie Parr
United States fans during the march to the match before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match AP
Fans react before the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday AP/Maddy Grassy
United States players huddle during warm up ahead of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match AP/Maddy Grassy
Belgium's Youri Tielemans, left, and Nicolas Raskin celebrates after their team's opening goal against the United States AP/Manu Fernandez
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, left, U.S. Soccer Federation President Cindy Parlow Cone, center and FIFA President Gianni Infantino chat prior to the start of the World Cup round of 16 soccer match AP/Ted S. Warren
United States' Malik Tillman (17) celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match AP
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