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U.S. Soccerwise: USMNT vs. Belgium Preview presented by Soccer.com
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
The USMNT faces Belgium in the World Cup Round of 16. David Gass and Matt Doyle preview the knockout showdown, discuss how Mauricio Pochettino replaces the suspended Folarin Balogun, break down the key tactical matchups, and explain why this U.S. team has earned so much belief throughout the tournament. Plus, they revisit the historic win over Bosnia and discuss what advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals would mean for U.S. Soccer. 0:00 Intro & Country Roads Take Me Home 6:46 Historic Bosnia Win & World Cup Buzz 9:34 Scouting Belgium 15:03 Lessons from the March Friendly 19:15 Replacing Folarin Balogun: Is It Pepi's Time? 26:25 Belgium Lineup Projections 32:00 USMNT Subs & Set Pieces 39:45 Confidence Check: Can the U.S. Advance? 43:15 The Lukaku Challenge 45:05 Final Thoughts