United States vs Belgium Tips, Odds & Prediction for World Cup 2026

* Odds from Betway, accurate at the time of writing.

The United States host Belgium at Lumen Field in Seattle, kicking off at 02:00 CAT on Tuesday morning, with a quarter final spot up for grabs. The hosts got here by beating Bosnia and Herzegovina, which gives them three wins in four matches at this World Cup. Belgium won their group and fought back to see off Senegal in extra time, so both sides come in with momentum but also with doubts. BettingTop10 South Africa will keep a close eye on this test for the host nation as the knockouts warm up. You can find all our World Cup betting predictions in our dedicated section.

United States

The United States have impressed at this tournament, topping their group and then reaching the last 16 by beating Bosnia 2-0. It looked like a major setback when Folarin Balogun was suspended after a red card in that Round of 32 match, but in a big lift the ban has been overturned and he is free to play. Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Malik Tillman do most of the creative work, and Tillman is a real danger from set pieces. I think Mauricio Pochettino's team can cause Belgium problems, especially now that Balogun is cleared to play.

Expected Lineup: Freese; Freeman, Richards, Ream; Dest, McKennie, Adams, Tillman, Robinson; Pulisic, Balogun.

Belgium

Belgium are still searching for their best form, drawing with Egypt and Iran, hammering New Zealand and then surviving a scare against Senegal that Youri Tielemans decided in the final seconds. Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku can win games in the final third, and Thibaut Courtois is dependable behind a defence that has wobbled at times. Zeno Debast is still a doubt but probably would not play anyway, and everyone else is fit. As I see it, Belgium have more individual quality, and that should show over 90 minutes.

Expected Lineup: Courtois; Castagne, Mechele, Theate, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Vanaken; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; De Ketelaere.

Both back lines have looked shaky and both attacks can find the net, so I see an open match with goals at both ends. Belgium's extra quality should be just enough to get them through, even if the United States make life hard for them. My forecast: United States 1 Belgium 2.

BTTS: Yes (1.56)

The United States have found the net in both of their last two games, and Belgium have let in goals in three of their four matches so far. With Pepi, Pulisic and Tillman all able to score and Belgium giving away chances at the back, I'm happy backing both teams to score at 1.56.