USA vs Belgium prediction: Can Red Devils keep their World Cup dream alive? Live streaming, H2H & timing

The ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026 will be Belgium's Golden Generation's last chance at securing an international trophy, with the likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois entering the twilight of their careers.

Belgium will lock horns against co-hosts USA in their round of 16 clash at the Seattle Stadium on Monday. Belgium have endured a few rollercoaster runs in recent editions of the FIFA World Cup.

After reaching the quarter-finals at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, the Red Devils went on to secure third place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. That was their most successful run at the FIFA World Cups.

However, four years later, Belgium endured a forgettable FIFA World Cup in Qatar, after being eliminated in the group stage.

The USA, on the other hand, will look to reach the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2002.

The USA have also not reached the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup since 1930, when they lost to Argentina 6-1before going on to secure third place. Back then, however, the FIFA World Cup was contested among just 13 teams, and in 2026, a record 48 teams are competing for the first time.

USA vs Belgium match details

USA vs Belgium head to head

USA and Belgium have locked horns in seven matches in international football so far.

Belgium has won six games, whereas the USA's only win over the European outfit came at the 1930 FIFA World Cup, when they clinched a 3-0 victory.

USA vs Belgium team news

USA: In a controversial move, FIFA has reversed the red card for striker Folarin Balogun, making him available for the match against Belgium. Balogun was initially given a straight red card during the USA's round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina for “serious foul play” after a VAR review.

The USA has no other injury concerns or suspensions.

Belgium: Belgium has a largely fully fit squad. Romelu Lukaku is fit, but he is expected to start from the bench, with Charles De Ketelaere likely to lead the attack.

As always, Kevin de Bruyne will be Belgium's main creative force against the USA, while Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard will also have their work cut out for them.

USA vs Belgium prediction

According to the Opta supercomputer, the USA vs Belgium match could be a closely fought affair. The USA have a 37.2% chance of winning, whereas Belgium has a 36.5% chance.

The possibility of a draw, which would mean extra time and maybe even penalties, is 26.3%.

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USA vs Belgium predicted starting XIs

USA: Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, A. Robinson; Adams, McKennie, Tillman; Dest, Balogun, Pulisic.

Belgium: Courtois; Castagne, Mechele, Theate, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Vanaken; Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard; De Ketelaere.