📊 Match Insights
On Monday, the USA will aim to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 2002, as they face Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle.
As co-hosts of the upcoming 2026 World Cup, the USA advanced to this stage after a 2-0 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina, while Belgium secured their place with a 3-2 win against Senegal.
Historically, the USA's best World Cup performance was in 1930 when they finished third. However, they have not progressed beyond the quarter-finals since then.
The last time the United States made it to the final eight was in 2002, but they have been eliminated in the Round of 16 in their last three tournaments (2010, 2014, 2022).
Under the guidance of Mauricio Pochettino, the USA topped Group D with six points, which allowed them to advance to the knockout stage, where they defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina.
A win against Belgium would set up a quarter-final match for the USA against either Portugal or Spain, who are also in action on Monday night.
Historically, Belgium has dominated their encounters with the USA, winning six of the last seven matches, with the USA's sole victory occurring during the 1930 World Cup.
The most recent meeting between the two teams was in March 2026, where Belgium triumphed 5-2, marking their sixth consecutive win over the Stars and Stripes.