The United States men’s national team will meet Belgium in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on July 6 at 8 p.m. ET. The match takes place at Lumen Field in Seattle, and it carries a grudge that’s over a decade old.

For crypto, the bigger story is playing out off the pitch. Kraken, the cryptocurrency exchange, is operating as the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the entire tournament.

How both teams got here

The USMNT punched their ticket with a clean 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina on July 1 at Levi’s Stadium in California.

There’s a catch, though. Folarin Balogun picked up a red card during the match. He’ll be suspended for the Belgium game, leaving the US without one of their key attacking options at the worst possible time.

Belgium’s path was considerably more chaotic. They needed extra time to edge past Senegal 3-2 in their Round of 32 fixture, also played on July 1, at the same Lumen Field venue where the Round of 16 clash will take place.

These two teams have met in World Cup knockout rounds before. Belgium beat the US 2-1 in the 2014 Round of 16 in Salvador, Brazil.

This is the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, an expansion from the traditional 32-team format.

Kraken’s World Cup play

Kraken secured its role as the Official Crypto Exchange Supporter of the 2026 World Cup on June 9, 2026. The partnership involves various fan-related initiatives throughout the tournament.

There are no specific crypto tokens associated with the US-Belgium fixture.

Broadcast details for the US-Belgium match are available through FOX.