USA to face Belgium in Seattle July 6
PUBLISHED Jul 2, 2026, 8:18 AM ET
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Seattle. The United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 and will play Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 6 in a World Cup Round of 16 match, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals. Team USA reached the knockout stage after finishing second in Group D this tournament. Belgium advanced from Group G and progressed past Senegal in extra time after a late equalizer and a stoppage-time penalty converted by Youri Tielemans; that result set the Belgium-USA pairing. This week both teams will prepare for the Seattle fixture, which carries immediate sporting consequences and determines which federation advances toward the quarterfinals.
By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- USA completed group-stage matches (4-1 v Paraguay, 2-0 v Australia, 3-2 loss to Turkey) and finished second in Group D.
- Belgium completed group-stage matches (1-1 v Egypt, 0-0 v Iran, 4-1 v New Zealand) and won Group G.
- USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 in Seattle to advance.
- Belgium drew 2-2 with Senegal and won in extra time via a stoppage-time penalty after a 117th-minute foul.
- USA and Belgium scheduled to meet on July 6 at Seattle Stadium in the World Cup Round of 16 for a quarterfinal berth.
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- This match is a big deal for soccer fans. It's a chance to see Team USA compete in a crucial World Cup game. It's also a community event, bringing Seattle and the nation together in support. Check your local listings to catch the game live.
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Broadcasters, sponsors, local Seattle businesses, and the teams' federations benefit from increased viewership, ticket sales, and commercial revenue tied to the Round of 16 match.
Eliminated teams, their supporters, and local vendors in other host cities faced immediate competitive and economic setbacks after knockout-round exits.
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