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.
