The United States men's national team is on the cusp of a historic milestone as they prepare to take on Belgium in a World Cup round of 16 showdown. A victory would propel the team to the quarterfinals, a stage they have not reached since 2002.
One of the primary concerns for the USMNT has been the health of star forward Christian Pulisic, who has been nursing a calf injury throughout the group stage. However, Pulisic made a brief return to the pitch in the group-stage finale against Türkiye and was subsequently named a starter in the round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Christian Pulisic's Status for the Belgium Match
Pulisic, 27, is anticipated to participate in the match against Belgium, and his inclusion in the starting lineup has been confirmed. The talented forward will be seeking to score his first goal of the tournament.
Folarin Balogun, the USMNT's leading scorer, will also be in the starting lineup, despite initially being suspended for one match following a red card against Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a surprising turn of events, FIFA reversed its decision, clearing Balogun to play against Belgium.
The USMNT's starting lineup for the Belgium match has been announced, and fans can look forward to an exciting contest.
Match Details: USA vs. Belgium
The highly anticipated match between the USMNT and Belgium is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. ET on FOX, with streaming options available on FOX One.
