The United States has officially advanced to the knockout stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and now knows its next opponent. After defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32, the USMNT will face Belgium in a highly anticipated Round of 16 matchup.
The winner will move one step closer to the FIFA World Cup title and advance to the quarterfinals.
Who is the USA’s next opponent?
The United States will play Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
USA vs. Belgium match details
- Match: United States vs. Belgium
- Round: Round of 16
- Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
- Kickoff: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Seattle Field, Seattle, Washington
The matchup renews a memorable World Cup rivalry. Belgium eliminated the United States in the Round of 16 at the 2014 FIFA World Cup after an extra-time victory. More than a decade later, the Americans will have an opportunity to earn revenge with a place in the quarterfinals at stake.
How did the USA reach the Round of 16?
The USMNT secured its place in the Round of 16 with a convincing 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32.
The win extended the Americans’ impressive run at the tournament and kept alive hopes of making their deepest World Cup run in modern history.
What happens if the USA beats Belgium?
If the United States defeats Belgium, it will advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Americans would then face the winner of the Round of 16 matchup featuring:
- Portugal or Croatia
- Spain or Austria
A victory over Belgium would put the United States just two wins away from reaching the World Cup final.
USA’s potential path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final
Should the USMNT continue winning, its remaining path would be:
- Round of 16: Belgium
- Quarterfinals: Winner of Portugal/Croatia vs. Spain/Austria
- Semifinals: Winner from the opposite side of the bracket
- Final: Sunday, July 19, 2026
The United States has never reached a modern FIFA World Cup final, making this knockout-stage run one of the most significant in the program’s history.
FAQs
Who does the USA play next in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
The United States will face Belgium in the Round of 16 on Monday, July 6, 2026.
When is USA vs. Belgium?
The match will be played on Monday, July 6, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.
Where is USA vs. Belgium being played?
The Round of 16 match will take place at Seattle Field in Seattle, Washington.
What happens if the USA wins?
A victory over Belgium would send the United States to the quarterfinals, where it would face the winner of the Portugal/Croatia and Spain/Austria Round of 16 matchup.