The Yanks go marching on.
The United States is into the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup. The Americans beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 on July 1 in the Round of 32.
Here's all the information on the next round, including the kickoff time if you're watching from Colorado and how to watch:
Who is opponent for United States in next World Cup knockout game?
The United States will face European side Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16 with a trip to the quarterfinals on the line.
How did United States and Belgium get here?
The United States won Group D with victories over Paraguay (4-1) and Australia (2-0) before falling 3-2 to Turkey after the Americans had already won the group.
The USMNT then faced Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 1 in the San Francisco area and won 2-0. The Americans led 1-0 but were sent to 10 men on a controversial red card before a Malik Tillman free kick goal helped seal the victory.
Belgium won Group G after tying Egypt (1-1), tying Iran (0-0) and beating New Zealand (5-1).
Belgium then played Group I third-place team Senegal in the Round of 32 on July 1. Senegal dominated much of the game and led 2-0 before two late Belgium goals forced extra time. Youri Tielemans then scored a penalty late in extra time to win the game 3-2 to send Belgium into the Round of 16.
United States and Belgium FIFA ratings, recent matchup
Coincidentally, these teams recently played. Belgium beat the United States 5-2 in friendly on March 28.
The teams also met in the same spot in the 2014 World Cup, with Belgium winning 2-1 in the Round of 16.
Belgium is No. 9 in the current FIFA rankings and the United States is No. 16.
When is the United States vs Belgium World Cup game?
The Belgium vs. United States World Cup match is scheduled for 6 p.m. Mountain time (8 p.m. ET) on July 6.
The game will be played at Lumen Field in Washington, although it is called Seattle Stadium during the tournament due to FIFA regulations.
What channel is the Belgium vs United States World Cup match on Monday?
The Round of 16 World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Belgium on July 6 can be seen on FOX and Telemundo (in Spanish).
How can I stream United States vs Belgium in World Cup on July 6?
The Belgium vs. United States World Cup soccer match can be streamed on FUBO, which offers a free trial.
The game can also be streamed on Peacock (Spanish).
USMNT World Cup schedule
Here is the schedule for the United States:
- Match 1: USMNT 4, Paraguay 1
- Match 2: USMNT 2, Australia 0
- Match 3: Turkey 3, USMNT 2
- Round of 32: United States vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, 6 p.m. Mountain, July 1
- Round of 16: United States vs Belgium, 6 p.m. Mountain, July 6
Sports reporter Kevin Lytle can be found on social media on X, Instagram and Threads @Kevin_Lytle and on Bluesky.
Source: Coloradoan