FIFA 2026 World Cup - USA vs. Belgium Tips

Match Details

Date: 7/7/26 10:00AM

Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, USA.

Current Betting Odds

USA: $3.20

Draw: $3.10

Belgium: $2.35

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We have USA vs. Belgium predictions for the Round of 16 knockout match on Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00am at Lumen Field in Seattle.

The World Cup hosts look to secure their first quarterfinal appearance with a win over Belgium. The odds have Belgium at $2.55 and USA at $2.75, so a close game is expected.

Best Bet

USA

Win

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$2.75

It was an excellent comeback for Belgium to beat Senegal after trailing 2-0 in the late stages. However, they will find beating the USA much harder given the circumstances, and we believe in fairytales.

It would be a fairytale if USA could make the quarterfinals of the World Cup, but based on their play this year, it wouldn’t be a big upset. They have played well to make the Round of 16, including a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

USA hasn’t had the toughest draw, but they have three wins from four games, and Belgium has only two wins, with the win over Senegal coming in extra time. Their only normal time win came against New Zealand, which is the lowest-ranked team in the tournament.

News broke on Sunday that Falorin Balogun is having his one-match suspension rescinded to a later date. It’s a hugely controversial, and somewhat political, decision, but it provides USA with a massive boost. He has been their best player, and he could be the deciding factor for the host nation.

Punters get $2.75 for USA to win in normal time and $1.96 to advance. Both are options worth including in World Cup picks this week.

Same Game Multi Bet

USA to Advance, Falorin Balogun Goal or Assist, Romelu Lukaku Goal or Assist, Both Teams to Score

SGM

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$8.50

Balogun has been involved in many of USA’s goals at the World Cup, and with a new lease on life, he should make an impact. He shouldn’t be playing this match, so we’re backing him to make the most of the opportunity. Punters get $2.10 for Balogun to score or assist, which is a good price.

Romelu Lukaku is an impact player for Belgium. He has two goals from his last two games, and he’s one of the best players on the field. We expect Belgium to score, and he should be involved.

The $1.57 odds for both teams to score isn’t huge, but it provides a boost to World Cup SGM odds. We have USA winning 2-1.

Value Bet

USA 2-1

Correct Score

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$9.50

Despite the occasion potentially getting the better of some players, we expect a high-scoring Round of 16 match on Tuesday.

USA has 10 goals from four games, which is an excellent effort, and Belgium has eight goals. They are good attacking teams, and we have USA winning 2-1 with a goal around the 70th minute to break the tie.

The $9.50 odds are worth including in football picks.

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Daryl Curnow

Daryl is a professional punter and sports analyst with over 15 years of industry experience. After studying English at the University of Auckland, he began as a racing journalist before moving into full-time betting in 2009. Known for his sharp eye and deep market insight, Daryl specialises in horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, NFL, UFC, rugby, and US college sports - earning a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the game.