US faces Belgium for spot in World Cup quarterfinals, hoping for first back-to-back knockout wins
Summary
The United States men’s soccer team will play Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, aiming to win back-to-back knockout matches for the first time. The match is a rematch of their 2014 World Cup meeting, with a spot in the quarterfinals on the line.Key Facts
- The United States is ranked 17th in the world; Belgium is ranked 9th.
- The U.S. defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 in the round of 32 to advance.
- Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time after trailing by two goals late in the game.
- The U.S. last reached the World Cup quarterfinals in 2002.
- The U.S. and Belgium previously met in the 2014 World Cup round of 16, with Belgium winning 2-1 in extra time.
- The match will take place at Lumen Field in Seattle with over 66,000 fans expected.
- Top U.S. players include Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, who scored in recent matches.
- The winner could face Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals and potentially France or Morocco in the semifinals.
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