Pronóstico: United States vs. Belgium - First Team to Score

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Market context

The United States men’s national team faces Belgium in a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash at Lumen Field, Seattle, on Monday, 6 July 2026, with the winner advancing to the quarterfinals. The market on which team scores first currently sits at 50% for the US, reflecting a tightly contested matchup where both sides are expected to score, and odds suggest a 30% chance of a 90-minute draw.

Historically, this fixture has been dominated by Belgium: in their last two meetings, both at World Cups, Belgium won, including a 2014 Round of 16 victory in extra time. Belgium’s recent form is strong—three wins and two draws in their last five games, conceding just 0.8 goals per match—while the US have won three of their last five but lost two. The US path to this stage included a 2–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, where Folarin Balogun scored three goals in the tournament before his suspension was overturned by FIFA, making him available just 24 hours before kickoff—a major boost for US attacking threat [1][2].

Traders should monitor final injury updates: Mark McKenzie (foot discomfort) and Cristian Roldan (muscle strain) are doubtful for the US, while Belgium’s Zeno Debast is also doubtful [1][4]. The referee is Adham Makhadmeh, and the match kicks off at 8 p.m. ET, broadcast on FOX and Telemundo [2]. With Balogun now confirmed to start and the US holding home advantage in Seattle—a venue where they previously beat Australia 2–0—the slight edge for the US in first-to-score markets is plausible, though Belgium’s defensive solidity and Kevin De Bruyne’s creativity remain critical catalysts [1][2].

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