The United States and Belgium will take the field in contrasting uniforms when they meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 on Monday, July 6, 2026. FIFA has released the official match kit assignment, confirming what each team, the goalkeepers, referee, and match officials will wear for the knockout-stage clash.
The Round of 16 matchup is Match No. 94 of the tournament and will feature the U.S. Men’s National Team in an all-dark look, while Belgium will wear a lighter away combination.
USA to Wear All-Navy Blue Kit
As the designated Team A, the United States will wear:
- Shirt: Navy blue
- Shorts: Navy blue
- Socks: Navy blue
The monochromatic navy uniform gives the Americans a clean, modern appearance as they attempt to advance to the quarterfinals.
USA Goalkeeper Kit
The U.S. goalkeeper will wear:
- Yellow jersey
- Yellow shorts
- Yellow socks
The bright yellow goalkeeper uniform provides a clear contrast from both outfield teams.
Belgium to Wear Turquoise Shirt with White Shorts
Belgium, listed as Team B, will take the field wearing:
- Shirt: Turquoise
- Shorts: White with black trim
- Socks: White with black trim
The combination avoids any color conflict with the United States’ dark navy kit while showcasing Belgium’s alternate World Cup design.
Belgium Goalkeeper Kit
Belgium’s goalkeeper will wear:
- Green jersey
- Green shorts
- Green socks
Match Officials’ Uniforms
FIFA also confirmed the attire for match officials:
- Referee: Red shirt
- Official bib: Brown
- Ball kid uniform: Dark grey
- Belgium bib color: Maroon
USA vs Belgium Match Information
- Tournament: 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Round: Round of 16
- Match Number: 94
- Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
The winner will move on to the quarterfinals, keeping their hopes alive of lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy.
Why the Kit Selection Matters
FIFA assigns match uniforms before every World Cup game to ensure there is sufficient visual contrast between the two teams, goalkeepers, and match officials. These selections help players, referees, broadcasters, and fans easily distinguish each side throughout the match.
For the United States and Belgium, the all-navy versus turquoise-and-white combination provides a clear distinction while allowing both nations to wear recognizable World Cup kits during one of the tournament’s biggest knockout matches.
USA vs Belgium Kit Colors at a Glance
| Team | Shirt | Shorts | Socks |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Navy blue | Navy blue | Navy blue |
| Belgium | Turquoise | White/Black | White/Black |
| USA Goalkeeper | Yellow | Yellow | Yellow |
| Belgium Goalkeeper | Green | Green | Green |
As the stakes rise in the Round of 16, both teams will debut these officially assigned uniforms when they battle for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals.