World Cup What to Watch: USMNT faces Belgium; Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal take on Spain in Round of 16
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Key Points:
- On Monday, July 6, the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 features two key matches: Portugal vs. Spain at 3 p.m. ET in Dallas, and USA vs. Belgium at 8 p.m. ET in Seattle, both broadcast on Fox.
- Portugal and Spain face off for the 42nd time, with Portugal having won their recent UEFA Nations League final on penalties; the winner advances to the quarterfinals to play either the USA or Belgium.
- Spain enters the match after a 3-0 win over Austria, while Portugal advanced by overcoming Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32.
- The USA and Belgium game is evenly matched with odds tied at -110, and the USA aims for its first World Cup quarterfinals since 2002 under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
- The USA gains a key advantage as FIFA lifted striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, making the team’s leading scorer available for the crucial match against Belgium.
