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USA vs Belgium: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Live Stream for World Cup Round of 16

The USA and Belgium meet again in the Round of 16, recalling their 2014 encounter where Belgium won 2-1. Both teams have taken different paths to reach this stage.

The USA secured their spot by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0. Folarin Balogun scored early, and Malik Tillman added a late goal. Belgium had a tougher match against Senegal, trailing 2-0 as late as the 85th minute before Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored rapidly to push the game into extra time. Tielemans then converted a penalty in the 125th minute to win it.

Neither team fields the same players from 2014; the US squad is entirely new, while Belgium still has veterans like Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, and Lukaku. Belgium hopes to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since 2018, and the USA aims to overcome their previous loss and advance past the Round of 16 for the first time since 2002.

Match Details: Kickoff Time and Venue

The match kicks off on Monday, July 6, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, hosted at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Here are the kickoff times across U.S. zones:

  • Eastern Time: 8 p.m.
  • Central Time: 7 p.m.
  • Mountain Time: 6 p.m.
  • Pacific Time: 5 p.m.

Where to Watch: TV and Streaming Options

FOX holds the U.S. broadcasting rights for the match, with live streaming available through platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users can try fubo with a free trial, offering access to ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 channels.

Upcoming World Cup Matches

Today's schedule (all times Eastern):

  • Portugal vs. Spain at 3 p.m.
  • USA vs. Belgium at 8 p.m.

Tomorrow's games:

  • Argentina vs. Australia at 12 p.m.
  • Switzerland vs. Colombia at 4 p.m.

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the first time it is hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches take place in 16 cities across these nations, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey.

The field expands to 48 teams, up from 32 in prior events. This increase means more matches, knockout rounds, and wider global participation. The full list includes teams like Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, England, France, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Spain, USA, and many others.

There will be 104 games in total, covering group stages, knockouts, and the final, which takes place on July 19 at the MetLife Stadium (branded as New York-New Jersey Stadium).

Streaming and Broadcast Information

Fans in the U.S. can watch English-language coverage on FOX and FS1, both accessible via fubo. Spanish-language broadcasts air on Telemundo and Universo, with streams available on Peacock and DIRECTV. Streaming availability may vary by match and language.

Additional Notes

The tournament's multiple host cities mean kickoff times differ, so checking local schedules is wise. The USA automatically qualified as a host nation alongside Canada and Mexico.

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