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USA vs Belgium World Cup Round of 16: Kickoff Time, TV, and Streaming Info

The United States and Belgium meet again in the Round of 16, recalling their 2014 World Cup clash at the same stage where Belgium edged out the U.S. 2-1. Neither team had an easy path to this point. The USA secured their spot by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, with goals from Folarin Balogun in the first half and Malik Tillman late in the second.

Belgium’s journey was more dramatic. They trailed Senegal 2-0 until the 85th minute before Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored within three minutes to force extra time. Tielemans then converted a penalty in the 125th minute to clinch the win.

The lineups show many changes since 2014. The US squad has no returning players from that match, but Belgium still features key figures like goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, and striker Lukaku. Belgium aims to reach their first quarterfinal since 2018, while the US seeks to avenge the 2014 loss and make their first quarterfinal appearance since 2002.

Match Details: Kickoff Time and Location

The match kicks off on Monday, July 6, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Below is the kickoff time across US time zones:

  • Eastern Time: 8 p.m.
  • Central Time: 7 p.m.
  • Mountain Time: 6 p.m.
  • Pacific Time: 5 p.m.

How to Watch: TV and Streaming Options

In the United States, the match will air on FOX. For streaming, fans can watch on platforms such as fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users of fubo can take advantage of a free trial to stream the game without cable.

Fubo offers access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 other live TV channels and sports networks for new subscribers during the trial period.

Other World Cup Matches This Week

Alongside USA vs Belgium on Monday, July 6, Portugal faces Spain at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. On Tuesday, July 7, Argentina plays Australia at noon, followed by Switzerland versus Colombia at 4 p.m.

Looking Ahead: The 2026 FIFA World Cup Preview

The 2026 World Cup is set from June 11 through July 19, marking the first time the tournament will be hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It will feature 48 teams—a notable increase from previous events—and matches will take place in 16 cities across the three nations.

The U.S. will host games in cities including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Canada will host in Toronto and Vancouver, while Mexico's venues include Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

Key Tournament Information

  • Number of Teams: 48 national teams
  • Total Matches: 104 games, including group stages and knockout rounds
  • Broadcasting: In the U.S., English-language coverage will be on FOX and FS1, available via fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts will come from Telemundo and Universo, streaming on Peacock and DIRECTV.
  • Final Match: Scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium (branded as New York-New Jersey Stadium) in New Jersey.

The United States has automatically qualified as a host country, along with Canada and Mexico.

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