USA vs Belgium: World Cup Clash Recap and Controversy

When is USA vs Belgium?

The United States and Belgium will meet at Seattle Stadium on Tuesday, 7 July. Kick‑off is set for 1 am BST (6 pm PT), giving American viewers a prime‑time evening game. The match decides which side progresses to the quarter‑finals of the tournament.

How to Watch the Match

British fans can catch the game on BBC One, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. In the United States the broadcast moves to Fox Sports. Both channels will provide live coverage and analysis leading up to the match.

Quarter‑Final Stakes

The winner will face either Portugal or Spain in a quarter‑final clash slated for 10 July in Los Angeles. That later fixture will decide which nation advances further in the co‑hosted tournament. The stakes are high for both teams as they push toward the last eight.

Team News and Injury Concerns

The US will have Folarin Balogun available after FIFA erased his red card, overturning a suspension that sparked controversy. Coach Mauricio Pochettino also monitors Mark McKenzie, Cristian Roldan and Christian Pulisic, who is expected to start despite earlier injuries. Belgium’s Zeno Debast remains doubtful with a persistent injury, while Leandro Trossard has recovered and is set to feature.

Previous Action

America secured its second‑ever knockout‑stage victory when it brushed aside Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara. Balogun and Malik Tillman netted the goals that sent the US through. Belgium’s own progression came through a dramatic comeback win over Senegal, a result that left them “astonished” by the treatment of the host nation’s team.

Predicted Line‑ups

• USA: Freese; Freeman; Richards; Ream; Robinson; Tillman; Adams; McKennie; Dest; Balogun; Pulisic
• Belgium: Courtois; Castagne; Theate; Mechele; De Cuyper; Vanaken; Tielemans; Trossard; De Bruyne; Doku; De Ketelaere