The biggest USMNT match in a generation kicks off tonight. The United States face Belgium at Seattle Stadium in the World Cup Round of 16, with a place in the quarterfinals — America’s first since 2002, if they can seal it — on the line. The winner meets Portugal or Spain in Los Angeles on July 10.
Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT, which means an early-hours start in the UK and a mid-morning kickoff in Australia. Wherever you are — the US, UK, Canada, Australia or the Middle East — there is a legal way to stream it, and in several countries you can watch completely free. Here is every kickoff time, channel and free streaming option, plus the team news you need before the whistle.
USA vs. Belgium: Date, Kickoff Time and Venue
- Match: USA vs. Belgium — FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 16
- Date: Monday, July 6, 2026 (early hours of Tuesday, July 7 in the UK; Tuesday morning in Australia)
- Kickoff: 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT / 1:00 AM BST / 10:00 AM AEST
- Venue: Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington
- At stake: A quarterfinal against Portugal or Spain on July 10 in Los Angeles
Why Tonight’s Game Is Unmissable
This is a rematch 12 years in the making. The last time these two met at a World Cup, in the 2014 Round of 16 in Brazil, Belgium won 2-1 in extra time on a night Tim Howard made a famous 16 saves. Most of this USA squad grew up watching that game. Now they get their shot at revenge — on home soil, in front of a packed Seattle crowd.
Then there is the controversy. USA striker Folarin Balogun — with three goals already this tournament — was sent off in the 2-0 Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but FIFA took the rare step of suspending the red card, leaving him free to play tonight. The Belgian federation said it was “astonished” by the decision and has lodged an appeal, adding real needle to the buildup.
Belgium, meanwhile, arrive off one of the games of the tournament: 2-0 down to Senegal, they roared back to win 3-2, sealed by a Youri Tielemans penalty in the 125th minute. Mauricio Pochettino’s USA side, backed by co-host momentum, are chasing the program’s first quarterfinal since 2002.
How to Watch USA vs. Belgium in the USA
In the United States, the match airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with Telemundo’s coverage streaming on Peacock. Kickoff is 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.
Want to watch free? Several streaming services carry the broadcast and offer free trials that cover tonight’s game:
- Fox One — 3-day free trial
- Fubo — free trial, carries FOX and Telemundo
- YouTube TV — 21-day free trial (enough for the rest of the tournament)
- DirecTV Stream — free trial available
How to Watch Free in the UK: BBC One and BBC iPlayer
UK viewers have it easiest — and cheapest. The match is live on BBC One and streams free on BBC iPlayer; all you need is a free BBC account with a UK postcode (and a TV licence). The catch is the hour: kickoff is 1:00 AM BST on Tuesday, July 7, so set an alarm and put the kettle on.
How to Watch in Canada
In Canada, the World Cup lives on TSN, with streaming on TSN+. If you’re a Prime member, TSN is also available as a Prime Video channel add-on — often the quickest route if you don’t have cable.
How to Watch Free in Australia: SBS On Demand
Australian fans can watch free on SBS and SBS On Demand — just create a free account with an Australian postcode. Kickoff is a friendly 10:00 AM AEST on Tuesday, July 7, perfect for a long morning coffee.
How to Watch in the Middle East
Across the MENA region, the match is live on beIN Sports, with streaming via beIN Connect.
How to Watch From Anywhere
Traveling abroad tonight? Geo-blocking means your usual service may not work outside your home country. Many fans use a VPN to securely connect back home and watch the free stream they’re already entitled to — a Brit abroad logging into BBC iPlayer, or an Aussie on holiday firing up SBS On Demand. Stick to services you legitimately have access to at home, and check your broadcaster’s terms of use before you connect.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
For the USA, Mark McKenzie (foot) and Cristian Roldan (muscle) face late fitness checks, while Sergiño Dest, Christian Pulisic and Tyler Adams are all expected to start — and Balogun leads the line after his reprieve. For Belgium, Zeno Debast (leg) remains a doubt, Leandro Trossard has shaken off an injury scare, and Romelu Lukaku (two goals this tournament) is expected to begin on the bench behind Kevin De Bruyne and Jérémy Doku.
Predicted USA XI (4-3-3): Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream, Robinson; McKennie, Adams, Tillman; Dest, Balogun, Pulisic
Predicted Belgium XI (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Castagne, Michele, Theate, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Vanaken; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; Lukaku
The Bottom Line
USA vs. Belgium kicks off at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT tonight from Seattle. Americans can stream it free with a Fox One, Fubo, YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream trial; Brits watch free on BBC iPlayer at 1:00 AM; Australians stream free on SBS On Demand at 10:00 AM AEST; Canadians need TSN, and MENA fans beIN. However you tune in, don’t miss it — win, and the USA are one game from a first World Cup semifinal since 1930. Bookmark SoccerFans.tv for our quarterfinal watch guide the moment the full-time whistle blows.