where does usa play belgium
Quick Scoop: where does USA play Belgium
The USA will play Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington , on Monday, July 6, 2026 (8 p.m. ET).
There was also a friendly between the two teams earlier this year in Atlanta, Georgia , at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on March 28, 2026.
The big match: 2026 World Cup knockout
Where and when
- Venue: Lumen Field (often called “Seattle Stadium” in coverage)
- City: Seattle, Washington, USA
- Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET (00:00 UTC on July 7 in some schedules).
This is the Round of 16 (sometimes labeled “round of 16” or “knockout” stage) of the 2026 World Cup, a win-or-go-home match for both sides.
Why this matchup matters
- The USA and Belgium previously met in the 2014 World Cup Round of 16 , when Belgium won 2–1 in extra time after a famous Tim Howard performance.
- In March 2026, the teams played a friendly in Atlanta where Belgium won convincingly after leading from halftime, giving them recent momentum over the USMNT.
- The USMNT advanced to this stage after a historic knockout win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but will be without striker Folarin Balogun due to a red card.
Earlier meeting: 2026 international friendly
Where and when
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- City: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET (some listings show 7:30 PM local, but consensus is 3:30 p.m. ET).
This friendly was part of both teams’ 2026 World Cup preparation , with the USMNT also facing Portugal later in that window.
Quick recap table
| Match type | Date | Venue | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 World Cup Round of 16 | Mon, July 6, 2026 (8 p.m. ET) | Lumen Field | Seattle, Washington, USA |
| 2026 International Friendly | Sat, March 28, 2026 (3:30 p.m. ET) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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