Split image (L-R) of Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic and Leandro Trossard and Kevin De Bruyne.
A World Cup quarterfinals berth is on the line for the U.S. men’s national team
After eliminating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32, the U.S. will now take on Belgium in the Round of 16. The last quarterfinals berth for the nation was in 2002, when the team fell to Germany 1-0
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The U.S. received a significant boost a day before the showdown, as FIFA suspended Folarin Balogun’s one-game red-card ban, meaning he will be eligible to start vs. Belgium
It’s an unprecedented decision given the stakes of the game, with Belgium’s federation and staff understandably not happy with the decision
Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright are the backup strikers for the U.S., but Balogun’s impact at this World Cup lifts the team’s ceiling. He had a brace vs. Paraguay and scored the opener vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
So, what time is the game and where will it be available to watch? Here’s everything to know:
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When is the USA-Belgium World Cup game?
The U.S. and Belgium will meet on Monday, July 6
What time is the USA-Belgium World Cup game?
Kickoff time is slated for 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT
Where is the USA-Belgium World Cup game?
Seattle is the host city for the game. The U.S. has already played there once this tournament, beating Australia 2-0 in its second group game
Where to watch the USA-Belgium World Cup game on TV, online
Fox will broadcast and stream the game in English. Telemundo will broadcast the game in Spanish, with streaming available on Peacock
Who are the key players in USA vs. Belgium?
For the U.S., Mauricio Pochettino’s 3-4-2-1 formation is key to optimize Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun up top. Those two will need adequate support from Malik Tillman, scorer of a free kick vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina, and wingbacks Sergino Dest and Antonee Robinson
Belgium is led by veterans Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois. Leandro Trossard and Jeremy Doku form the winger pairing, while midfielder Youri Tielemans logged a brace in a 3-2 comeback win vs. Senegal in the Round of 32. That game also transpired in Seattle
The Red Devils topped a Group G that included Egypt, Iran and New Zealand, but only managed one win — a 5-1 rout of the All Whites
The U.S. can definitely use youth and speed to their advantage as Belgium have oftentimes looked too slow to truly be a real threat. The home crowd support will also be crucial, with Spain or Portugal possibly up next
