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when does usa vs belgium start

The USA vs Belgium match at the FIFA World Cup 2026 started on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) in Seattle, Washington.

Quick Scoop: Start Time & Venue

Detail| Information
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Date| Monday, July 6, 2026
Kick-off (US ET)| 8 p.m. ET
Kick-off (PT)| 5 p.m. PT
Venue| Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington, USA
Stage| Round of 16 (Last 16)
Broadcast (US)| FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
International Times| UK BST: 1 a.m. (July 7); India IST: 5:30 a.m. (July 7)

This was the knockout clash where the co-hosts USA tried to reach their first World Cup quarterfinal since 2002, while Belgium aimed to progress further in the tournament.

Why This Match Was Trending

The fixture drew intense pre-match buzz for several reasons:

  • High-stakes knockout : It was a Round of 16 match, meaning elimination was on the line if either side lost.
  • Storyline about Folarin Balogun : US President Donald Trump publicly intervened regarding Balogun’s one-game suspension after a red card, leading to FIFA suspending the ban and allowing him to play.
  • Home advantage : As a co-host nation, the USA had strong crowd support in Seattle, making it a marquee “host vs Europe” matchup.

What You Might Have Heard from Forums

Forum and social media discussions around “when does USA vs Belgium start” focused mostly on:

  • Confusion over time zones (some thought it was on July 7 due to European times).
  • Debates about whether the Trump intervention set a “bad precedent” for FIFA discipline.
  • Opinions on whether Balogun would start or be used as a late impact player.

“Lobbying by President Trump and a last-minute U-turn by FIFA stir controversy before the knockout match.” – Al Jazeera

How It Played Out (Briefly)

In the match itself:

  • Belgium took a 3–1 lead through Charles De Ketalaere (who scored twice) and others.
  • The USA fought but ultimately lost the Round of 16 clash, ending their 2026 World Cup run.

So while the start time was 8 p.m. ET on July 6, 2026, the match has now concluded as part of the ongoing World Cup narrative. Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.