USMNT Unveils Starting Lineup to Face Belgium in Highly Anticipated World Cup Round of 16 Clash
The United States has announced its starting lineup for the knockout game against Belgium at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to take place on Monday night. The winner will advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face Spain on July 10 in Los Angeles.
The US team will maintain its 3-4-3 formation, with the same lineup that secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. Striker Folarin Balogun, the team's leading goalscorer with three goals, will start after his red-card suspension was pushed back earlier this week.
Tim Ream will captain the side, while Matt Freese will be in goal. Tyler Adams and Alex Freeman, both homegrown players, will also start, along with Weston McKennie, who developed in the same league.
Belgium's lineup will be led by captain Youri Tielemans, who scored a brace in their 3-2 comeback win over Senegal. Leandro Trossard will headline the attack, with Jérémie Doku, Romelu Lukaku, and Kevin De Bruyne available as substitutes. Belgium previously beat the US 2-1 in extra time at the 2014 World Cup, with Lukaku and De Bruyne scoring in the match.
The US team will maintain its 3-4-3 formation, with the same lineup that secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32. Striker Folarin Balogun, the team's leading goalscorer with three goals, will start after his red-card suspension was pushed back earlier this week.
Tim Ream will captain the side, while Matt Freese will be in goal. Tyler Adams and Alex Freeman, both homegrown players, will also start, along with Weston McKennie, who developed in the same league.
Belgium's lineup will be led by captain Youri Tielemans, who scored a brace in their 3-2 comeback win over Senegal. Leandro Trossard will headline the attack, with Jérémie Doku, Romelu Lukaku, and Kevin De Bruyne available as substitutes. Belgium previously beat the US 2-1 in extra time at the 2014 World Cup, with Lukaku and De Bruyne scoring in the match.
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