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Balogun Returns as U.S. Meets Belgium in R16

7/6/2026

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  • The U.S. team will face Belgium in the World Cup 2026 Round of 16 on Monday at 8 p.m. ET in Seattle.
  • FIFA lifted forward Folarin Balogun’s one-game suspension, making him eligible for the match.
  • The U.S. beat Bosnia 2-0 and Belgium beat Senegal 3-2 to reach the Round of 16.
  • Both sides aim for their first quarterfinal since 2002 (U.S.) and 2018 (Belgium), with odds even and a 2.5-goal over/under.