USMNT not looking past Belgium as it still seeks ‘signature’ World Cup win
The U.S. men’s national soccer team is focusing on its upcoming Round of 16 match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, seeking a "signature" win that would mark an underdog victory. Players such as Sergiño Dest have expressed confidence that the team is in good form and can capitalize on opportunities against the European side. Belgium entered the knockout stage after two draws and a win over New Zealand, while the United States has already recorded strong viewership for its earlier matches.
- ▪The United States aims to achieve a high‑profile win against Belgium to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
- ▪Sergiño Dest said the team feels confident and sees opportunities to win against the Belgian side.
- ▪Belgium qualified for the knockout round after two group‑stage draws and a victory over New Zealand.
- ▪Record numbers of viewers watched the U.S. defeat Bosnia‑Herzegovina in the Round of 32, highlighting growing domestic interest in the tournament.
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World Cup 2026 Soccer USMNT not looking past Belgium as it still seeks ‘signature’ World Cup win By Ethan Sears Published July 5, 2026, 2:51 a.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google SEATTLE — There’s no real way to define the kind of win the U.S. national team doesn’t have, so people have settled on “signature win,” as if its three victories so far at this World Cup don’t qualify.
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