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When Is the Next USA World Cup Match? USMNT vs. Belgium Round of 16 Details

The United States snapped a long losing streak against European teams with a solid 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina recently. Up next, the Americans face a tougher challenge against Belgium in the Round of 16. This match recalls their 2014 encounter when Tim Howard set the record for most saves in a single World Cup game. Although the Belgian squad looks different now, key players like Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Thibaut Courtois remain from that era.

Mauricio Pochettino's Belgium side has experienced some tough luck in past knockout rounds. Facing an aging Belgian team that has struggled at times in this tournament might give the USMNT an edge to overcome recent World Cup hurdles.

Match Date and Kickoff Time

The showdown between the USA and Belgium is scheduled for Monday, July 6. The venue is Lumen Field in Seattle, with kickoff at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT).

Here’s how the start time converts globally:

  • USA: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Canada: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • UK: 1:00 a.m. BST (next day, July 7)
  • Australia: 10:00 a.m. AEST (next day, July 7)
  • India: 5:30 a.m. IST (next day, July 7)

Betting Odds Overview

According to DraftKings, the moneyline odds for regulation time only are:

Past Meetings Between USA and Belgium

The USMNT has met Belgium three times, including twice at the World Cup. Their first encounter came during the inaugural 1930 World Cup where the USA won 3-0 thanks to goals by Bart McGhee, Tom Florie, and Bert Patenaude. In 2014, Belgium edged out the US 2-1 in extra time, with goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku sending Belgium to the quarterfinals.

Most recently, the sides played in March of this year, where the USA triumphed 5-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. So far in this World Cup, the USMNT appears stronger, though Belgium faced a tougher group stage.

USA’s World Cup Record vs European Teams

Before beating Bosnia and Herzegovina, the US had lost ten straight matches to European sides. Overall, their World Cup record against Europe stands at 4 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses. The US fell to Turkey and the Netherlands in recent tournaments, including a Round of 16 exit against the Dutch in the last World Cup.

Has the USA Ever Won a World Cup Round of 16 Match?

The USMNT has one Round of 16 victory, beating Mexico 2-0 in 2002 to reach the quarterfinals. Their run ended after a loss to Germany. Knockout defeats have also come against Argentina (1930 semifinals), Brazil (1994 Round of 16), and Ghana (2010 Round of 16).

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