USMNT Faces Belgium in World Cup Round of 16: Date and Kickoff Time
The United States men's national team (USMNT) will meet Belgium in the Round of 16 at the 2023 World Cup. This match serves as a rematch from their 2014 encounter, where Tim Howard set a World Cup record for saves. Although the Belgian squad has evolved, key players like Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, and Thibaut Courtois remain part of the lineup.
After ending a tough streak against European teams with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, the USMNT prepares for a challenging test against Belgium's experienced roster. Mauricio Pochettino’s side has struggled to advance in knockout rounds recently, making this a critical moment for both teams.
Match Details
- Date: Monday, July 6
- Time: 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
- Location: Lumen Field, Seattle
This timing converts across global time zones as follows:
- USA & Canada: 8:00 p.m. ET
- UK: 1:00 a.m. BST (next day, July 7)
- Australia: 10:00 a.m. AEST (next day)
- India: 5:30 a.m. IST (next day)
Betting Odds from DraftKings (USA)
Note that all soccer moneyline bets apply only to regulation time. If extra time or penalties decide the winner, a bet on a draw after regulation is considered successful.
History Between USA and Belgium
The USMNT and Belgium have met three times before, including two World Cup matches. Their first clash was in the inaugural 1930 World Cup, where the U.S. triumphed 3-0, thanks to goals by Bart McGhee, Tom Florie, and Bert Patenaude.
In 2014, Belgium edged out the U.S. 2-1 in extra time, with De Bruyne and Lukaku scoring to send Belgium into the quarterfinals. More recently, Belgium lost 5-2 to the U.S. in a friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in March 2023.
USMNT Record Against European Teams in World Cups
The win over Bosnia ended a 10-match losing streak against European opponents, but the overall record remains challenging. The U.S. stands at 4 wins, 7 losses, and 15 draws versus European sides in World Cup history. Recent defeats include losses to Turkey and the Netherlands in knockout stages.
USMNT's Knockout Stage History
The U.S. has won only one Round of 16 match, beating Mexico 2-0 in 2002 before falling to Germany in the quarterfinals. Other knockout exits came at the hands of Argentina (1930 semifinals), Brazil (1994 Round of 16), and Ghana (2010 Round of 16).
