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WHO: USA vs Belgium
What: FIFA World Cup 2026 – Section 16
That: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, USA
WhenMonday, July 6, at 7pm (00:00 GMT Tuesday)
How to follow: We will have all the construction Al Jazeera Sport from 20:30 GMT before we start our live commentary.
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Even before the ball is kicked, foul play is underway – and it’s the United States that has the advantage; unfair, some may argue.
In less than 48 hours their last attack 16-16 against Belgium, President Donald Trump encouraged FIFA and its president, Gianni Infantino, to review the case against the American team, according to several reports.
It was close to the red card given to their in-form player, Folarin Balogun, in the last game. Normally, such a booking would result in a one-game suspension, but the USA team allegedly used its “Trump” card, and as such, FIFA made an unprecedented decision. stopping Balogun’s red card ban.
The controversial call to exclude Balogun from Monday’s World Cup finals left many wondering about the level of politics in football, and prompted FIFA to ensure that the international protests are visible. wrong reasons.
Whether the idea will work against Belgium remains to be seen, but after days of pressure, the pressure is now on the Americans – the remaining World Cup qualifiers – to step up to Seattle and chase the first quarter-final in more than two decades.
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How did USA and Belgium get into the round of 16?
USA topped Group D with six points, beating Paraguay and Australia before defeating Turkey. They started their run with a 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
Belgium top Group G with five points, level with Egypt and Iran before defeating New Zealand. In the last 32 match, they beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time.
Balogun’s red card suspension raises questions about integrity
Until Sunday, the game was all about soccer: the hosts United States carry the rising hopes in the competition, and an experienced Belgium side, which has been convincing.
But the main debate took a political turn when Trump’s intervention led to a final reversal from FIFA. Balogun, who was sent off for planting his boot in the ankle of Bosnia’s Tarik Muharemovic, had his ban suspended for one match, opening the door for him to start against Belgium in the tie.
“In accordance with section 27 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code, the suspension is a one-year probationary period,” FIFA said in a statement.
Whether FIFA maintained fairness or flouted its rules is up for debate, but what is clear is that the decision has become the biggest issue in the game, with two weeks to go until the final.
“I think 99.9% of people in football have said that this is an unfair penalty and there is evidence in the past that it is possible to suspend a penalty and carry it out later, so I don’t understand how people can be surprised,” USA coach Mauricio Pochettino told reporters.
“This has happened before. It’s not a surprising thing that just happened to us… and we’ve seen a lot of players in this World Cup who were not punished and I’m happy about that because it would have been unfair.”
Belgian coach Rudi Garcia, understandably, had a very different view.
“I didn’t know that in the FIFA offices, the fifth of July was the first of April in Europe,” Garcia said through an interpreter in an allusion to April Fools’ Day.
“The Belgian club does not defend itself; it does not defend the national team.” He protects the whole ball, he protects his integrity, his morals. I think this is the first time in the history of the World Cup that we have such a decision.”
USA vs Belgium Prediction
Opta’s computer calculations are very close to the concept of ‘split’ for the winner: the USA has a chance of winning at 37.2 percent in the ruling period, while Belgium is at 36.5 percent.
This model estimates a 26.3 percent chance that the game will go to overtime and penalties.
The USA has not reached the World Cup quarterfinals since 2002, while Belgium did not advance until finishing third in 2018.
USA vs Belgium: Kickoff time, TV time
- USA: FOX, FOX One, Telemundo App, Telemundo Network, Peacock (8 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time)
- Belgium: Auvio, La Une, VRT1, VRT Max, Sporza (2am Tuesday, Central European Summer Time)
- United Kingdom: BBC One, BBC iPlayer (1am Tuesday, British Summer Time)
To view the TV schedule for your country, visit the FIFA TV schedule Here.
Who will the winners face in the quarterfinals?
The winner of the USA vs Belgium match will meet again Portugal or Spain in the quarterfinals in Los Angeles on Friday, July 10.
Belgium: USA vs Belgium
After defeating Belgium 3-0 at the 1930 World Cup, the USA lost the last six meetings.
In their most recent meeting in March, Belgium defeated the USA 5-2.
USA vs Belgium: Team news
Cristian Roldan of the USA is doubtful with a muscle injury.
No injuries were reported at the Belgian camp.
USA predicted line
(4-3-3): Freese (goalkeeper); Freeman, Richards, Ream, Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Tillman; Dest, Balogun, Pulisic
Belgium was predicted in the series
(4-2-3-1): Courtois (goalkeeper); Castagne, Michele, Theater, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Vanaken; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; Lukaku
