Watch for free: Tonight's USA vs. Belgium match will air for free on global channels like BBC iPlayer/ITV. You can use a VPN like ExpressVPN, our pick for location spoofing, to connect to a server in the UK to tune in for free. You may also be able to watch for free with a streaming trial from DirecTV, FuboTV, or YouTube TV.
After a dramatic 3-2 win against Senegal, Belgium play co-hosts, the USA, in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup today. This is the seventh meeting between the two sides, and Belgium have dominated the tie with six wins. The US's sole win came way back in 1930 during the inaugural edition of the FIFA World Cup.
If the US can finally get the better of Belgium today, they'll advance to the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since 2002. But the real question is, will Folarin Balogun play? And should he? At the time of this writing, Balogun's automatic one-game suspension was overturned by FIFA, sparking worldwide controversy. How will it all shake out? Tune in live today using a streaming subscription or VPN.
When Is the USA vs. Belgium World Cup Knockout Match?
The Round of 16 clash between the US and Belgium kicks off at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, July 6, at Seattle Stadium in Seattle, Washington.
How to Watch the USA vs. Belgium Match Live in the US
You can watch today's match live on Fox or Telemundo. If you don't have cable and you're in the US, you can watch with a sports streaming subscription, such as DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, Peacock, Sling, YouTube TV, and more. If you don't have a live TV or streaming service, you may be able to watch the game with a free trial:
How to Watch the USA vs. Belgium Online for Free With a VPN
The USA vs. Belgium knockout match will air live for free on several streaming platforms across the globe, including:
- The UK: BBC iPlayer/ITV
- Ireland: RTE Player
- Australia: SBS
- France: M6
- Germany: ZDF
- Belgium: RTBF
- Austria: Servus TV
- Spain: RTVE
- Brazil: CazéTV on YouTube
- Norway: NRK
- Netherlands: NOS
These platforms are geo-locked to their respective countries, so you'll need a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games for free from the US or elsewhere. For the USA vs. Belgium World Cup knockout game, we recommend ExpressVPN, our top pick for location spoofing. ExpressVPN has servers across the globe, making it easy to mask your actual location and access region-locked content. Plus, this year, ExpressVPN is also an official supporter of the FIFA World Cup.
Here's how you can access the USA vs. Belgium match with a VPN using BBC iPlayer as an example:
- Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).
- Download the VPN app on your computer, phone, or preferred device.
- Connect to a server in the UK.
- Visit BBC iPlayer or ITV to start streaming.
Usually, the top VPNs that let you connect to servers in other countries aren't free. But if you already have a VPN subscription or qualify for a free trial, you may be able to use one to watch the FIFA World Cup match between the USA and Belgium at no additional cost.
The USA vs. Belgium: Journey to the Round of 16, Key Players
Team USA kicked off their World Cup in emphatic fashion, with two convincing wins in the first two games. They went down 3-2 to Turkey in the final group game, but bounced back in the Round of 32 with yet another comfortable 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillmann scored for the US in that knockout game, but the former was sent off following a rash tackle on Tarik Muharemovic. In a dramatic twist on Sunday, Balogun's one-match suspension was lifted by FIFA, which means he's currently able to play in today's game, a decision that has delighted President Trump, but divided fans. As of right now, the decision stands.
Belgium, meanwhile, haven't had the best of runs. They drew their first two games and qualified for the knockouts on the final day with a 5-1 win over New Zealand. In their Round of 32 clash against Senegal, they were trailing 0-2 until Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans scored in the final four minutes to level the score and push the game to extra time. Tielemans then converted a penalty in the dying minutes of extra time to seal a thrilling 3-2 win.
Coach Rudi Garcia is expected to retain the same Belgium XI for the USA game, with Courtois in goal; Castagne, Mechele, Theate, and De Cuyper in defense; Tielemans and Vanaken in midfield; Trossard, De Bruyne, and Doku in attacking midfield; and De Ketelaere as the lone striker.
If Pochettino retains Balogun in his XI, here's how that lineup would shape up: Freese in goal; Freeman, Richards, Ream, and Robinson in defense; Tillman and Adams in midfield; Dest, McKennie, and Pulisic in attacking midfield; and Balogun as the striker.
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule and Key Dates
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 and will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. This year, the tournament has expanded to 48 participating nations for a total of 104 games.
- June 11 to June 27: Group stage.
- June 28 to July 2: The knockout stage begins with the first-ever Round of 32 at a FIFA World Cup. The eventual champion will have to win five consecutive knockout games, instead of the former four.
- July 3 to July 7: Round of 16.
- July 9, 10, 11: Quarter-finals.
- July 14-15: Semi-finals.
- July 18: Third-place playoff.
- July 19: Final.
We'll be following the World Cup for the next month, so stay tuned for more streaming advice.
Source: PCMag.com
