With Folarin Balogun now eligible after his red‑card suspension, the United States head into their World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium, fielding their leading scorer. He is listed at +165 to score at any time, the shortest odds among all players for this match at FanDuel Sportsbook. The victor will advance to meet Spain in the quarter‑finals on Friday.
The match kicks off at 8 p.m. ET in Seattle. Current FanDuel odds show the United States at +150 to win in 90 minutes, Belgium at +180, and a draw at +240. The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5, with odds of –158 for the over and +128 for the under. The United States are slight favourites to progress, priced at –122, while Belgium stands at +100.
Expert analyst Jon Eimer has reviewed the matchup and released his predictions for the 2026 World Cup. The following odds and betting lines pertain to the Belgium versus United States encounter:
90‑minute money line: United States +150, Belgium +180, Draw +240
Over/Under (total goals): 2.5
To advance to the next round: United States –122, Belgium +100
Streaming: Fubo
Match Insights
Eimer’s analysis suggests the total goals will finish under 2.5 (+124), citing Balogun’s return as a major boost for the U.S. side and the advantage of playing before a home crowd in Seattle. Belgium only just escaped a 3‑2 overtime victory over Senegal after trailing twice, and according to Eimer, they cannot replicate that performance against the United States without risking a heavy defeat.
Given the tactical nuances of the fixture, the United States are expected to control proceedings, while Belgium will need to adapt quickly to avoid an early exit.
Betting Considerations
Eimer has identified a key x‑factor and proposes two primary wagers, one of which offers plus‑money odds on Balogun’s performance. Detailed betting recommendations are available through the sportsbook platform.
For those interested in placing bets on the United States versus Belgium match, the recommended wagers can be accessed via the sportsbook.