Live updates: USA facing Belgium in World Cup Round of 16 game

What to Know

• The U.S. men’s national team is taking on Belgium in the Round of 16 Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals vs. Spain.
• Kickoff time from Seattle is set for 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, forming a new style of “Monday Night Football.”
• Folarin Balogun’s availability has become the main talking point of the game, as his one-game red-card ban was suspended for the clash.
• Belgium attempted to seek more clarity on the controversial ruling, though FIFA dismissed its federation. It could lead to a heated atmosphere on the pitch.
• Belgium is ranked No. 9 by FIFA coming into the game, while the U.S. trails at No. 16.
• The U.S. topped Group D and eliminated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the Round of 32 despite being down a man for most of the second half.
• Belgium topped Group G thanks to a 5-1 rout of New Zealand in the finale before knocking out Senegal 3-2 in the Round of 32. Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans and Leandro Trossard were key.