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United States advances to World Cup round of 16 after defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina, will face Belgium
The U.S. men's national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32. It will play Belgium on July 6 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
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Jul 6, 4:46 PM·1m read
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The United States men's national team defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will face Belgium in the round of 16 on Monday at Lumen Field. The United States last won a round of 16 match at the 2002 FIFA World Cup against Mexico before losing to Germany in the quarterfinals.
It holds a 1-5 record in round of 16 matches overall. The team has appeared in 11 prior World Cups. Its best finish came in 1930 when it placed third. Other results include round of 16 appearances in 1934, 1994, 2010, 2014 and 2022, group stage exits in 1950, 1990, 1998 and 2006, quarterfinals in 2002, and absences from 1954 to 1986 plus 2018.
A live text coverage of the match against Belgium is available, with mention of a Balogun suspension row.
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