USA vs Belgium

Pulisic is back and declared ready for 90 minutes, boosting the USA at home, but Belgium's attacking depth of De Bruyne, Lukaku and Trossard—shown in their comeback win over Senegal—gives them the individual quality to advance.

The USMNT faces a massive offensive deficit with Folarin Balogun suspended and Christian Pulisic injured. Belgium's experience and quality should allow them to control the match and secure a comfortable win.

The USA will be missing their star striker Folarin Balogun due to a red card suspension, making it difficult to break down Belgium, who should eventually edge out the Americans in extra time.

The USA have home advantage and momentum, but the likely loss of Folarin Balogun to suspension plus existing injury concerns around Christian Pulisic significantly weaken their attack. Belgium remain imperfect defensively, yet their comeback against Senegal showed late-game firepower through Lukaku, Tielemans and De Bruyne, enough to edge a tight match.

Belgium's experience and Lukaku/De Bruyne threat should overcome USA's athleticism and recent R32 win; slight edge to the Red Devils.

USA lose top scorer Folarin Balogun (3G) to a red-card suspension, while Pulisic is managing a calf strain. Belgium were unconvincing against Senegal but have elite match-winners in De Bruyne, Trossard, Doku and Lukaku. The 2014 rematch goes Belgium's way again with superior attacking depth proving decisive.

USA lose leading scorer Balogun to a red-card suspension, severely weakening their attack against a Belgium side whose Premier League quality — De Bruyne, Trossard, Tielemans — should eventually tell despite their unconvincing R32 comeback. Belgium's experience of surviving extra time vs Senegal and having Courtois in goal gives them the edge in a tight knockout contest.

USA lose their leading scorer Balogun (3 goals) to suspension and Pulisic is nursing a calf injury. Belgium have De Bruyne, Trossard, Lukaku and Tielemans all available, and showed resilience coming from behind to beat Senegal 3-2 AET. Belgium's superior depth should prevail despite US home advantage.

Belgium have shown resilience in their comeback against Senegal and possess the quality to exploit the USA's weaknesses, especially without Balogun due to suspension. Belgium's experience and attacking options make them favorites to advance.

The USA is missing their top scorer Folarin Balogun due to a red card suspension, which significantly weakens their attack against a strong Belgian side.

Belgium’s star power—De Bruyne, Lukaku, and Trossard—proved decisive in their comeback win over Senegal, while the USA will be without leading striker Folarin Balogun due to red-card suspension, significantly weakening their attack against a seasoned Belgian side.

USA lose top scorer Balogun to suspension and Pulisic is only just returning from a calf strain, while Belgium have won six straight meetings (5-2 in March) and showed resilience in their comeback win over Senegal with De Bruyne, Lukaku and Tielemans clicking; USA's home advantage keeps it close but Belgium's quality edges it.

This is a tightly contested matchup with odds nearly at a pick'em. The USA will miss Christian Pulisic but receives a massive boost with Folarin Balogun's suspension being lifted, and the home crowd in Seattle could help them advance after a tense draw in regulation.

The USA has shown strong defensive stability and clinical finishing from Folarin Balogun, while Belgium has struggled for consistency and had to rely on a grueling extra-time performance to get past Senegal in the previous round.

USA have home advantage and Balogun available, but Pulisic’s listed calf issue is a major creativity concern against a Belgium side with De Bruyne, Tielemans and Lukaku/Trossard match-winning options. Belgium’s defence has looked vulnerable, so a tight 90-minute draw with Belgium advancing after extra time or penalties is the lean.

Belgium's experience and squad quality outweigh USA's home advantage and injuries to key attackers like Pulisic.

USA ride raucous home support in Seattle with Balogun unexpectedly cleared to play after FIFA suspended his red card. Belgium needed a desperate 87th-minute comeback to survive Senegal and an ill Doku has been a non-factor, while the Americans have scored at least twice in every match this tournament.

FIFA's suspension of Balogun's red card ban is a massive boost for the USMNT, restoring their primary striker. With home advantage in Seattle, Pulisic's improving fitness, and Belgium's inconsistency (needed AET comeback vs Senegal, Doku struggling with illness), the USA edge a tight contest against a Belgian side with a strong historical record but current vulnerabilities.

Balogun's shock availability after his red card suspension was overturned is a massive boost for the USMNT. Home advantage in Seattle will be enormous, and Belgium have looked inconsistent — drawing Egypt and Iran and needing extra time to beat Senegal. Belgium's individual quality keeps it close, but the home crowd and Balogun's return tip it USA's way.

The USA are boosted by home advantage and the return of key players like Balogun, who is expected to start after recovering from injury. Belgium, missing Doku and Debast, lack creativity and defensive solidity, and their aging core may struggle with the USA's intensity and pace. The USA's recent form and tactical discipline under their coach should see them through in a closely fought match.

The USA has strong momentum as co-hosts and the critical return of Folarin Balogun, who has been their most prolific scorer. Belgium has struggled with consistency and key injuries (Doku, Debast), making the USA favorites in this clash.

Although Balogun's red card suspension is overturned giving USA a major boost at home in Seattle, Belgium's superior individual quality with De Bruyne, Trossard and Lukaku—plus their dramatic comeback experience against Senegal—should edge a tight knockout affair.