USA to face Belgium in Seattle July 6
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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.
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Timeline
- 1. USA completed group-stage matches (4-1 v Paraguay, 2-0 v Australia, 3-2 loss to Turkey) and finished second in Group D.
- 2. Belgium completed group-stage matches (1-1 v Egypt, 0-0 v Iran, 4-1 v New Zealand) and won Group G.
- 3. USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 in Seattle to advance.
- 4. Belgium drew 2-2 with Senegal and won in extra time via a stoppage-time penalty after a 117th-minute foul.
- 5. USA and Belgium scheduled to meet on July 6 at Seattle Stadium in the World Cup Round of 16 for a quarterfinal berth.
Why it matters
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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