The USA are through to the Round of 16 after a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
They now face Belgium on Monday, July 6 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
The USA’s Confirmed Last 16 Opponent: Belgium
The bracket is now locked. As FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D winners, the USA came through their Round of 32 tie and drew Belgium in the last 16. How the knockout bracket works explains the rest.
Back-to-back wins over Paraguay and Australia sent the USA through as Group D winners, their first group title since 2010. See the full USA match schedule at the World Cup and Group D fixtures and standings.
In the Round of 32 in Santa Clara, the USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the last 16. See who the USA played in the Round of 32 for that tie.
The last 16 is set: Seattle’s Lumen Field on July 6, against Belgium.
| Detail | Confirmed |
|---|---|
| Match | USA vs Belgium, Round of 16 (Match 94) |
| Date | Monday, July 6, 2026 |
| Venue | Lumen Field, Seattle |
| Kick-off | 8 PM US Eastern Time |
| How they got here | USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0; Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time |
The Team Standing in the Way: Belgium
Belgium are the USA’s confirmed last 16 opponent after a dramatic 3-2 win over Senegal in the Round of 32. Full profiles sit in the Group G teams and fixtures guide.
- Belgium won Group G and are the seeded heavyweights, the side that ended the USA’s 2014 World Cup.
- They reached this tie the hard way, coming from 2-0 down to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in the Round of 32.
Egypt and Iran are out of the USA’s path. Egypt finished as Group G runners-up and dropped to the other side of the bracket, while Iran were eliminated in the group stage.
USA vs Belgium: A Loaded Rematch
USA vs Belgium is a rematch with real history. Belgium ended the USA’s 2014 World Cup at this exact stage, winning 2-1 in the Round of 16.
This time the USA arrive with an attack led by Folarin Balogun, chasing a first World Cup quarter-final since 2002.
The venue is set. If you are chasing the USA to the last 16, line up hotels in Seattle early: July 6 is peak tournament season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do the USA play in the Round of 16?
Belgium. The USA reached the last 16 by beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, and Belgium got there by beating Senegal 3-2 after extra time. The two meet at Lumen Field in Seattle on July 6, 2026.
Is USA vs Belgium a rematch?
Yes, and a loaded one. Belgium ended the USA’s 2014 World Cup at this exact stage, the Round of 16, winning 2-1 the night Tim Howard made a record 16 saves. Seattle on July 6 is their first knockout reunion since.
Where and when is the USA’s Round of 16 match?
It is Match 94 at Lumen Field in Seattle on Monday, July 6, 2026, kicking off at 8 PM US Eastern Time. The USA reached it by beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in their Round of 32 tie in Santa Clara.
Sources
- FIFA World Cup 2026 Standings
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Group G
- ESPN: 2026 World Cup Match Schedule and Bracket
- Al Jazeera, World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Qualifiers
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