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Next USA World Cup Match: USMNT vs Belgium Round of 16 Date and Time

The United States men’s national team (USMNT) recently ended a tough streak against European teams with a solid 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Their next challenge will be tougher, as they face Belgium in the Round of 16.

USMNT vs Belgium: Match Details

This encounter revisits their 2014 World Cup clash, where Tim Howard made history with the most saves in a single World Cup game. The Belgian squad has changed since then, but key players like Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Thibaut Courtois remain integral parts of the team after twelve years.

Belgium, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, has experienced some unfortunate outcomes in knockout rounds. Facing the USMNT might be the chance to reverse that trend against a Belgian side showing signs of struggle this tournament.

Time Conversions for Major Regions

  • USA and Canada: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • United Kingdom: 1:00 a.m. BST (July 7)
  • Australia: 10:00 a.m. AEST (July 7)
  • India: 5:30 a.m. IST (July 7)

History Between USA and Belgium

The USMNT and Belgium have met three times, including two World Cup matches. The first was in the inaugural 1930 World Cup, where the USA won 3-0 thanks to goals from Bart McGhee, Tom Florie, and Bert Patenaude.

In 2014, Belgium edged out the USA 2-1 in extra time, with De Bruyne and Lukaku scoring late to send Belgium to the quarterfinals.

The most recent meeting was this March at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, where the USMNT triumphed 5-2. So far in the tournament, the Americans have looked stronger, though Belgium had a more challenging group stage.

USA's World Cup Record Against Europeans

Before beating Bosnia, the USMNT endured a 10-game losing streak against European sides. Their World Cup record versus Europe stands at 4 wins, 7 draws, and 15 losses. This year’s defeat to Turkey and the previous Round of 16 loss to the Netherlands are part of that tally.

USMNT Round of 16 Success

The USA has won only one Round of 16 match, defeating Mexico 2-0 in 2002 to reach the quarterfinals, where Germany ended their run.

Knockout stage losses also include defeats by Argentina (semifinals, 1930), Brazil (Round of 16, 1994), and Ghana (Round of 16, 2010).

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