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Quick Scoop: Who Does USA Play Next After Bosnia?

After beating Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup Round of 32, the United States men’s national team (USMNT) will play Belgium next, in the Round of 16.

🗓️ When and Where Is the Next Game?

The USMNT vs. Belgium match is scheduled for:

  • Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET
  • Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle (home of the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, and Seattle Reign)
  • Broadcaster: FOX (with streaming options on FOX platforms).

This is a classic knockout match: winner goes to the quarterfinals, loser exits the tournament.

🏟️ Context: How This Matchup Was Set

The bracket worked out like this:

  • The USMNT defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–0 in the Round of 32 (sanctuary match at the San Francisco Bay Area stadium in Santa Clara).
  • Belgium entered the Round of 16 after beating Senegal 3–2 in extra time in the Round of 32.
  • The Round of 16 pairing was pre-set: winner of USA/Bosnia vs. winner of Belgium/Senegal , played in Seattle.

🌍 Why Belgium Is a Tough Next Opponent

Belgium is a perennial World Cup contender with:

  • A strong, experienced squad that has been a top-10 FIFA-ranked team for years.
  • A history of deep tournament runs, including a third-place finish at the 2018 World Cup.
  • Previous memorable encounters with the USMNT in World Cup history (including the 2014 Round of 16, where Belgium won 2–1).

For the US, this is another chance to prove they can beat elite European teams in knockout football.

🧭 What’s Next After Belgium?

If the US beats Belgium:

  • They would advance to the Round of 8 (quarterfinals).
  • The exact quarterfinal opponent would depend on the other bracket results, but the path is now clearly USA → Belgium → potential quarterfinal.

If the US loses to Belgium:

  • The World Cup journey ends for the USMNT in this tournament.

In short: After Bosnia, the USA’s next World Cup opponent is Belgium , on July 6 in Seattle.

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