How to Watch USA vs. Belgium Round of 16 on FOX with Sling
An impressive American team faces a big test against Belgium as the FIFA World Cup 2026™ moves on to the Round of 16. Here’s a preview, plus how to watch the match live on FOX with Sling TV.
Team USA has reached the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026™. How sweet it is.
Despite losing star striker Folarin Balogun to a questionable red card in the second half, the Americans handled their Round of 32 opponent Bosnia and Herzegovina to advance to the Round of 16. The 2-0 scoreline gave Team USA its third win in four World Cup matches, and their only loss was the inconsequential Group Stage finale against Turkey in which many of their star players rested.
Now comes their biggest test in Belgium. After falling behind 2-0 in the second half, the Red Devils looked like they were in serious trouble against a quality Senegal team in the Round of 32. But thanks to two late goals and a game-winning penalty kick from Youri Tielemans at 120+5’ (the latest goal in World Cup history), Belgium got through to take on an American team brimming with confidence.
The USA-Belgium match takes place Monday, July 6 at 8 PM ET on FOX. Here’s a preview of their Round of 16 clash, plus details on how to watch the full Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on FOX with Sling.
How to Watch the the FIFA World Cup 2026™ on FOX with Sling
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USA vs. Belgium Preview: Transition Warfare vs. Rebuilt Identity
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The United States enters Seattle Stadium with massive self-belief under manager Mauricio Pochettino, operating as a fast-starting, hyper-aggressive pressing force. Pochettino's tactical setup focuses on high-tempo transition sequences and pinning opponents deep. However, the USMNT faces a critical structural adjustment: top goalscorer Folarin Balogun is suspended after picking up a controversial red card against Bosnia. Furthermore, while they keep clean sheets against lesser sides, statistics suggest their backline remains vulnerable when facing top-15 global attacks.
Belgium took a highly erratic path to get here, but under manager Rudi Garcia, they have fully embraced a faster, more dynamic identity. The Red Devils control matches through suffocating midfield possession (averaging 61.6% in qualifying) and generate huge expected goals (8.5 xG over four games). Their massive vulnerability lies in defensive transitions; their center-back line is slow and aging, already conceding four goals off 4.8 xG. Since Belgium is carrying heavily tired legs from a grueling 120-minute shootout victory over Senegal, this match is primed to become a completely open, end-to-end transition war.
Player to Watch — USA
Malik Tillman: With Balogun sidelined, the creative burden falls entirely on the German-born midfield sensation. Tillman has racked up a goal and an assist in the tournament, capping his stellar form with a spectacular, physics-defying free-kick goal to seal the Round of 32 victory.
Player to Watch — Belgium
Jérémy Doku: The Manchester City winger is the undisputed chaotic spark of the Red Devils' frontline. The statistical reality is jarring: Belgium has scored six goals in the tournament minutes he has played, and zero when he was on the bench. His terrifying acceleration will pose a constant nightmare for the right side of the American defense.
Predicted Outcome
The sportsbooks list the Americans as slight favorites, and they will undoubtedly enter as the fresher side on home soil. But history heavily favors the Europeans, who have won six of seven historical meetings. Expect a wild, high-scoring transition affair where Belgium's veteran playmaking barely seals it in extra time.
Prediction: Belgium 3, USA 2 (Extra Time)
USA-Belgium Round of 16 Odds
The afternoon after their Round of 32 victory, Team USA is listed as a slight favorite over the Belgians, according to DraftKings. USA currently has -120 odds (meaning you’d need to wager $120 to win $100), while Belgium is listed at -105. As for their long-term prospects, Team USA (who could face Spain or Portugal in the quarterfinals) currently has +2500 odds to win the tournament, while Belgium’s odds are listed at +4500.