SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, California, USA
Kickoff: 6:00 PM PDT
Venue & Match Conditions
SoFi Stadium
Surface: Hybrid turf approved for FIFA events
Capacity: ~70,000
Profile: Fast pitch, ideal for high‑tempo, possession‑driven football.
Weather Forecast — Inglewood, CA
Temperature: 78–82°F
Conditions: Clear, warm coastal evening
Wind: Light WSW breeze 5–8 mph
Rain Chance: <5%
Impact: Controlled indoor/outdoor hybrid environment ensures crisp passing and consistent ball movement.
United States — Team Overview
Record in 2026: Strong form entering summer internationals
Last 5 Matches: 3–1–1
Goals For/Against: +5 differential
Recent Form: Improved midfield cohesion, strong defensive shape, attack driven by pace and transition play.
Key Strengths
High‑energy pressing
Rapid counterattacks
Strong aerial presence in both boxes
Belgium — Team Overview
Record in 2026: Solid European form with veteran leadership
Last 5 Matches: 4–0–1
Goals For/Against: +6 differential
Recent Form: Balanced attack, disciplined defensive structure, elite midfield control.
Key Strengths
Technical midfield dominance
Efficient finishing
Strong defensive organization
Injury Report
United States
OUT:
Tyler Adams — hamstring strain
QUESTIONABLE:
Christian Pulisic — minor groin tightness
ACTIVE:
Weston McKennie fully fit
Folarin Balogun available
Belgium
OUT:
Amadou Onana — ankle sprain
QUESTIONABLE:
Romelu Lukaku — minor knee soreness
ACTIVE:
Kevin De Bruyne fully fit
Jeremy Doku available
Key Player Matchups
1. Weston McKennie (USA) vs. Kevin De Bruyne (BEL)
McKennie’s physicality vs. De Bruyne’s elite vision
Crucial battle for midfield control
2. Folarin Balogun (USA) vs. Belgium’s CB Pair
Balogun’s pace vs. Belgium’s experienced but aging back line
USA’s best chance to break through centrally
3. Jeremy Doku (BEL) vs. Sergiño Dest (USA)
Doku’s dribbling and acceleration vs. Dest’s aggressive positioning
High‑risk, high‑reward matchup
4. Christian Pulisic (USA) vs. Timothy Castagne (BEL)
Pulisic’s creativity vs. Castagne’s defensive discipline
USA’s primary wide threat
Series History
Last 10 Meetings: Belgium leads 4–3–3 (W‑D‑L)
Recent Trend: Belgium has won the last two competitive fixtures
Notable: USA’s last win over Belgium came in a friendly in 2013.
Recent Team Form
United States
Average Goals Scored (last 5): 1.6
Average Goals Conceded (last 5): 1.2
Form Trend: Improving defensive stability
Belgium
Average Goals Scored (last 5): 1.8
Average Goals Conceded (last 5): 0.8
Form Trend: Strong midfield control and efficient finishing
Betting Trends
Belgium unbeaten in 8 of last 9 matches
USA has scored in 10 straight matches
Under 2.5 goals has hit in 6 of last 8 Belgium fixtures
Belgium ML has cashed in 4 of last 5
USA has conceded first in 5 of last 7 matches
MATCH ODDS
United States + 160
Belgium + 170
Draw + 230
Over 2.5 – 145 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, July 5, 2026
