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02 Jul 2026, 15:06

Plan to end the Belgium match for the USMNT game

  • USMNT will reach the Round of 16 after defeating Belgium in the 1/8 final match
  • The team will advance with a 2-0 win, provided that the other match in Group 16 ends in their favor
  • Prepare for the match: the opponent will be Belgium, and there is no need to worry about the quarterfinals

According to ESPN, ESPN, ESPN.

USMNT will play the 1/8 final against Belgium without any further complications, as they will have to make it through the next stage by winning. In the 1/16 final, the US beat Switzerland 2-0, with the team having already secured advancement.

In the match against Belgium, the US will score goals at the start of the game, but after that they will have to play carefully and keep the advantage. ESPN also notes that the US will likely start strong against Portugal, and then, after that, they will need to remain disciplined and not lose their lead. The match against Belgium will be tense, and the US will need to stay focused.

Malik Tillman scored the winning goal to make it 2-0, which sent the team into Round of 16. According to ESPN, the US will win in the 1/8 final, and the victory over Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle will be decisive.

Head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s staff for the Belgium match will be led by the same tactics. The starting lineup is expected to be: goalkeeper: Pulišić; defenders: Walker, Zimmerman, and Araujo; midfielders: Reyna, Weah, and Brendan; and forwards: Mbappe and Pulisic.

After the match against Belgium, the US will likely advance to the next stage, as they are expected to win. ESPN also notes that the US will be able to control the game and not let Belgium create many chances. The match is expected to be tense, and the US will need to play with discipline.

Sered incoming: the team’s key players are named: Deigo Reyna, Tim Weah, Brendan Aaronson, and Alejandro Zendejas. ESPN also says that Reyna will start in the tournament, and Weah and Aaronson will play against Belgium. It is also noted that Pochettino may change the system, and the match could be played in a 3-5-2 formation.

Tags: USA/Sport/Football

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