The USMNT takes on Belgium in a Round of 16 match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Lumen Field in Seattle, Wash. on Monday, July 6 — here’s how to watch.

USA was eliminated by Belgium in the Round of 16, and all host nations are going home. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, and Kevin Wildes ask if the World Cup was a success for USMNT despite the loss, and if Christian Pulisic was disappointing in this tournament.

The USA takes on Belgium in a Round of 16 knockout contest amid political controversy. Follow live updates.

The USMNT saw their hopes of reaching the World Cup final on home soil come crashing down this week. There had been much debate in the build-up to the game after USA striker Folarin Balogun was granted permission to play in their Round of 16 game despite being shown a red card in the previous round.

Mauricio Pochettino addressed his future after the USMNT was eliminated by Belgium from the 2026 World Cup.

UEFA joined a cast critical of FIFA's decision to suspend Folarin Balogun's red card, saying Monday that the move "crossed a red line."

John Harkes said Folarin Balogun's red card was not deserved and called for FIFA World Cup rule changes on automatic suspensions in tournament play.

FIFA cleared star USA striker Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup co-hosts' showdown with Belgium despite his red-card ban after a personal phone call from United States President Donald Trump, igniting a furious row that has rocked the tournament.