USA
- Mauricio Pochettino's USA have shown enough of their game plan to suggest they'll press high in this knockout game, looking to win the ball and counterattack quickly, while Rudi Garcia's Belgium are more likely to play the ball around their opponents and try to create chances through possession.
- USA's form has been mixed with three wins and two losses in their last five.
- There's plenty of potential for this game to swing both ways, which is why we're backing an entertaining game with plenty of goals in Seattle Stadium.
Belgium
- Belgium prefer a more patient, probing approach.
- The European outfit are unbeaten in 10 in all competitions (W6, D4) compared to USA's 6 wins and 4 defeats in 10.
- Garcia's side have won their last two games and look ready to make a mark on the 2026 World Cup.
- Belgium have won 3 and drawn 2 of their last 5 away games in all competitions (W3, D2) - scoring 2.80 goals per game and conceding just 1.00 goals per.
Head-to-Head
Belgium defeated USA 5-2 in a friendly three months ago and will come into this matchup with confidence.
Key Players
Folarin Balogun has been USA's World Cup knockout stage danger man with one goal in one, while Youri Tielemans has two in the same number of matches for Belgium and is the side's most likely finisher.
Betting Insights
Backing Over 2.5 goals and Both Teams to Score - Yes looks the best option at 1.79 and 1.57 respectively, while Belgium's superior quality should see them control this and score a few goals.
