USA vs Belgium: Kickoff Time, TV Channel, and Streaming Info for World Cup Round of 16

USA Meets Belgium in Round of 16 Clash

The United States and Belgium face off again in the World Cup Round of 16, rekindling a rivalry from their 2014 meeting where Belgium emerged with a 2-1 win. Neither team’s journey here was simple. The USA secured its spot by defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, with early and late goals from Folarin Balogun and Malik Tillman. Belgium’s path was more dramatic, overturning a 2-0 deficit against Senegal in the final minutes to push the match into extra time, where Youri Tielemans converted a penalty in the 125th minute to clinch victory.

The squads show marked changes since 2014. The US roster is completely new, while Belgium retains key players like goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, and striker Romelu Lukaku. Belgium aims to reach the quarterfinals for the first time since their third-place finish in 2018, while the US hopes to avenge their previous loss and advance to the quarters for the first time since 2002.

Match Time and Venue

The match kicks off on Monday, July 6, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. Here are the start times across US time zones:

• Eastern: 8 p.m.
• Central: 7 p.m.
• Mountain: 6 p.m.
• Pacific: 5 p.m.

Where to Watch and Stream

FOX holds the US broadcast rights for this game. Fans can watch live on FOX or stream it through platforms like fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app or website. New users might want to try fubo's free trial to catch the match without cable.

World Cup Schedule Highlights

Here’s a look at notable matches around the USA vs. Belgium game (all times Eastern):

• July 6, 3 p.m.: Portugal vs Spain
• July 6, 8 p.m.: USA vs Belgium
• July 7, 12 p.m.: Argentina vs Australia
• July 7, 4 p.m.: Switzerland vs Colombia

About the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The tournament runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026, and will be the first hosted by three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Matches will take place in 16 cities spread across these nations, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Seattle.

The event expands to 48 teams, an increase from the traditional 32, resulting in a total of 104 matches throughout group stages and knockout rounds. Teams include football powerhouses like Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Spain, and the host nations themselves.

Streaming options vary by language and broadcaster. In the US, English broadcasts appear on FOX and FS1 (both available on fubo), while Spanish coverage airs on Telemundo and Universo, streaming through Peacock and DIRECTV.

The final will take place on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium, also referred to as New York-New Jersey Stadium during the event.