USA chase quarterfinal history against resurgent Red Devils
A place in the World Cup quarterfinals is at stake as the USA look to reach the final eight for the first time in 24 years against a Belgium side seeking to atone for their 2022 group-stage exit.
The USA enter this Round of 16 clash following a 2-0 victory over Bosnia & Herzegovina, a result that secured their progression but came at a high cost. While they have won three of their last four matches, including high-scoring displays against Australia and Paraguay, they must now navigate their biggest test of the tournament without their leading marksman.
Belgium arrive in Seattle with momentum following a dramatic 3-2 extra-time victory over Senegal. After a slow start to the tournament featuring draws against Iran and Egypt, the Red Devils found their clinical edge in a 5-1 thrashing of New Zealand. Having finished third in 2018, the squad is under pressure to prove their 'Golden Generation' influence remains potent in the knockout stages.
Goals scored and conceded.
Per-game averages at this tournament — updates as the games are played.
Both teams across every game at this tournament.
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Every tournament game combined — USA 5 games, Belgium 6 games.
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Their recent form.
The road to the final.
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