# USA vs Belgium in Seattle Showdown | Mesa News

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Podcast: [Mesa News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mesa-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7559357)
Published: 2026-07-02T03:14:24+00:00
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Team USA gears up for a high-stakes World Cup showdown against Belgium in Seattle, aiming to break through to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2022. With a confident squad fueled by home crowd support and a dramatic 3-2 Belgian comeback, the match promises electric energy — but USA faces a major hurdle: star striker Folarin Balogun is suspended after his red card. Both teams have history in Seattle, and the winner will face a daunting quarterfinal opponent from a stacked group. This is a battle of legacy, resilience, and redemption — don’t miss a second of it. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/0b1411b8caf48d2d

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