9'
Belgium · Goal · Charles De Ketelaere
Belgium · Tap-in · Assist: Nicolas Raskin
Kickoff weather27°CClear7 mph · 0% precip
Round of 162026-07-0712:00 AM
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FTSeattle StadiumSeattleUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
United States vs Belgium. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read USA controlling - 56% of the ball
ControlsPossession · USA line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
21'
Belgium · Hans Vanaken on for Amadou Onana
Belgium
31'
⚽United States · Goal · Malik Tillman
33'
⚽Belgium · Goal · Charles De Ketelaere
Assist: Leandro Trossard
35'
United States · Yellow card · Weston McKennie
45+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
46'
United States · Giovanni Reyna on for Sergiño Dest
57'
⚽Belgium · Goal · Hans Vanaken
Assist: Charles De Ketelaere
59'
United States · Sebastian Berhalter on for Christian Pulisic
67'
Belgium · Jeremy Doku on for Dodi Lukébakio
67'
Belgium · Romelu Lukaku on for Charles De Ketelaere
69'
United States · Yellow card · Malik Tillman
72'
United States · Ricardo Pepi on for Tyler Adams
89'
Belgium · Alexis Saelemaekers on for Leandro Trossard
89'
Belgium · Axel Witsel on for Nicolas Raskin
90+1'
Match · Added time · +4'
90+2'
United States · Max Arfsten on for Antonee Robinson
90+2'
United States · Haji Wright on for Folarin Balogun
90+3'
⚽Belgium · Goal · Romelu Lukaku
Assist: Hans Vanaken
19 of 133 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = USA share, mirror of BEL
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerMauricio PochettinoManagerRudi Garcia
USA
BEL
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Belgium enters this Round of 32 clash with a clear rating advantage and a dominant recent record against the United States. While Belgium has won their last three encounters, including a high-scoring friendly earlier this year, the United States will look to leverage significant home-field support to overcome their historical struggles in this matchup.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
USAChallenger
1797BELFavourite
1910How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalTBD
The rivalry · last 5
5 BEL
USA 0 wins0 drawsBEL 5 wins
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2026FriendlyUSA 2-5 BELBEL
2014FIFA World CupUSA 1-2 BELBEL
2013FriendlyUSA 2-4 BELBEL
2011FriendlyUSA 0-1 BELBEL
1998FriendlyUSA 0-2 BELBEL
P2 · What kind of game
threat gap
What kind of game?
Belgium enters the match with a superior offensive threat profile and greater possession control. While Belgium holds the edge in sustained attacking output and defensive resistance, the United States may look to leverage their higher reliance on set-piece opportunities to bridge the gap.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
USABEL
| Axis | USA | BEL |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54.1% | 67.0% |
| Defending | 5.4 resistance | 6.5 resistance |
| Set pieces | 28.7% | 25.4% |
| Threat | 1.27 xG/match | 1.93 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central corridor remains the primary tactical focus for both sides. With over 80% of attacking volume concentrated centrally, the match will likely hinge on defensive stability in the middle. The right wing presents a secondary pressure point where the United States may look to exploit Belgium's defensive vulnerabilities.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Both the United States and Belgium rely on high-frequency box pressure to dictate their attacking systems. The match will likely hinge on whether the USA can disrupt buildup through their aggressive first press or if Belgium can convert sustained territorial dominance into high-volume shooting opportunities.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
United Statessystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
USA are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
P
First pressure
team tactic
PPDA pressure81th
USA can tilt the watch read if the first press turns buildup into rushed clearances.
Break it by playing over the first line; the cost is fighting for second balls.
Belgiumsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
BEL are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
S
Shot volume
team tactic
Shots100th
BEL become the watch if their system turns territory into repeat shots.
Contain it by forcing low-value shots; the cost is conceding field position.