The USA vs Belgium head-to-head rivalry returns to the biggest stage when the two sides meet at the World Cup 2026 on 7 July 2026. Belgium arrive as the higher-ranked nation at 9th in the world, while the co-hosts USA sit at 16th, making this a compelling last-16 or knockout-round encounter between two sides who know each other well from recent international football.
Head-to-Head Record
USA and Belgium have met five times in recorded history. Belgium hold the clear advantage with three wins to USA’s one, and one draw. Across those five meetings, the home side has scored 7 goals and the away side 10, producing an average of 3.4 goals per match — a figure that underlines how open these fixtures tend to be. The most recent encounter, a March 2026 friendly, ended in a 5-2 Belgium victory, the heaviest defeat USA have suffered against the Red Devils.
| Date | Match | Score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2026 | USA vs Belgium | 2–5 | 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2014 | Belgium vs USA | 0–0 | 2014 |
| 30 May 2013 | USA vs Belgium | 2–4 | 2013 |
| 6 Sep 2011 | Belgium vs USA | 1–0 | 2011 |
| 13 Jul 1930 | USA vs Belgium | 3–0 | 1930 |
USA: Recent Form
USA head into this fixture on a mixed but largely positive run, recording four wins, no draws and two defeats from their last six matches (form: W L W W L W, most recent first). They have scored 14 goals and conceded 8 across that stretch, averaging 2.33 goals scored and 1.33 conceded per match. Their 2 points per game reflects the two losses — a 2-3 reverse away to Türkiye and a 1-2 home defeat to Germany — but USA have not been shut out once in these six outings, keeping 2 clean sheets themselves. The 4-1 home win over Paraguay and a 2-0 victory against Australia are among the more convincing performances.
- 2 Jul 2026 vs Bosnia and Herzegovina (H) — 2–0 W
- 26 Jun 2026 vs Türkiye (A) — 2–3 L
- 19 Jun 2026 vs Australia (H) — 2–0 W
- 13 Jun 2026 vs Paraguay (H) — 4–1 W
Belgium: Recent Form
Belgium are unbeaten in their last six matches, posting three wins and three draws (form: D W D D W W, most recent first) for 2 points per game. They have been particularly impressive defensively, keeping 3 clean sheets and conceding just 4 goals across six games — an average of 0.67 per match. Their attacking output is equally strong: 15 goals scored at an average of 2.5 per game. The 5-0 demolition of Tunisia and a 5-1 away win in New Zealand demonstrate their firepower, while the 2-0 victory away at Croatia and a goalless draw with IR Iran show tactical discipline. Belgium have failed to score in just one of these six fixtures.
- 1 Jul 2026 vs Senegal (H) — 2–2 D
- 27 Jun 2026 vs New Zealand (A) — 5–1 W
- 21 Jun 2026 vs IR Iran (H) — 0–0 D
- 6 Jun 2026 vs Tunisia (H) — 5–0 W
Form and Record at a Glance
- All-time H2H (5 meetings): Belgium 3 wins, USA 1 win, 1 draw
- Most recent meeting: USA 2–5 Belgium (March 2026)
- USA last 6: W4 D0 L2 — 14 goals scored, 8 conceded, 2.0 ppg
- Belgium last 6: W3 D3 L0 — 15 goals scored, 4 conceded, 2.0 ppg
- Clean sheets — last 6: USA 2, Belgium 3
- Average goals per H2H meeting: 3.4
How USA and Belgium Compare
Both sides arrive with identical points-per-game figures of 2.0 from their last six matches, yet the nature of those results differs sharply: USA have been more volatile — winning four but losing twice — while Belgium are unbeaten, with their three draws coming against sides they were expected to beat. Defensively, Belgium have been the superior unit, conceding just 4 goals at 0.67 per game compared to USA’s 8 at 1.33, and their 3 clean sheets to USA’s 2 reinforces that edge at the back. In attack, the gap is narrower — Belgium average 2.5 goals per game to USA’s 2.33 — though the head-to-head record, including the emphatic 5-2 result in March 2026, gives Belgium the historical edge entering this World Cup 2026 fixture.
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FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between USA and Belgium?
Across five recorded meetings, Belgium lead with 3 wins to USA’s 1, with 1 draw. Belgium have scored 10 goals as the away side across those fixtures, compared to 7 for the home team.
When did USA and Belgium last play each other?
The two sides met most recently on 28 March 2026, with Belgium winning 5–2 in a match played at a USA home venue — the heaviest margin in this fixture’s history.
What is Belgium’s form heading into the World Cup 2026 fixture?
Belgium are unbeaten in their last six matches (W3 D3), scoring 15 goals and conceding only 4, with 3 clean sheets and a points-per-game average of 2.0.
When do USA and Belgium play at World Cup 2026?
USA vs Belgium is scheduled for 7 July 2026 as part of the World Cup 2026 tournament.

