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USA vs. Belgium: Knockout clash in Seattle!
2 Jul
Summary
- USA plays Belgium in World Cup round of 16 on July 6.
- Key player Folarin Balogun is suspended for USA.
- Belgium beat Senegal in extra time in their last match.
The United States is set to compete against Belgium on July 6 at Lumen Field in Seattle for a crucial World Cup round of 16 fixture. The USMNT enters this match with considerable momentum, having won their group for the first time since 2010 and securing a victory in the round of 32. However, they will be without forward Folarin Balogun due to a controversial red card in their previous game.
Belgium, after a comeback victory in extra time against Senegal in their last outing, also advanced to this stage. The Red Devils, who were third in the 2018 World Cup but struggled in 2022, face questions about the form of key players like Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne. Analysts are divided on the outcome, with the USMNT's recent success and Belgium's strenuous previous match influencing predictions.
