The stakes couldn’t be much higher for the United States Men’s National Team.
With a spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on the line, the USMNT enters Monday night’s Round of 16 showdown against Belgium as a slight betting favorite.
According to the latest odds, the United States is listed at +155 to win in regulation, while Belgium sits at +175. The draw is priced at +230, highlighting just how evenly matched oddsmakers expect this contest to be.
When it comes to advancing, the Americans are slight favorites at -120, compared to +100 for Belgium. Those odds include the possibility of extra time and penalty kicks if the match remains tied after 90 minutes.
One challenge facing the U.S. will be replacing striker Folarin Balogun, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the Americans’ Round of 32 victory over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Belgium, meanwhile, arrives with momentum after rallying for a dramatic extra-time win over Senegal to secure its place in the knockout stage.
Oddsmakers are also expecting a few goals, with the Over 2.5 goals listed as the favorite at -130.
The winner will move on to the World Cup quarterfinals to face either Spain or Austria, making Monday’s matchup one of the marquee fixtures of the Round of 16.
