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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