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Comprehensive match preview of USA vs Belgium at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this Round of 16 clash in Seattle.

The 2026 World Cup is well underway and so is the race for the prestigious Golden Boot - the award given to the tournament's top scorer. There's a long and winding road to be navigated as 48 nations battle for the top prize, but which star will take home the illustrious award? Here, GOAL tracks the tournament's most prolific stars.

The narrative is centered around one particular player, but Monday's Round of 16 game will need to be a team effort from the USMNT

Belgium manager Rudi Garcia said he was stunned to learn that United States men's national team striker Folarin Balogun will be available for Monday's World Cup clash. The Belgian federation has since said it will explore every possible avenue to challenge FIFA's decision, with both Garcia and the FA framing their opposition as a defense of football.