USA vs Belgium: Experts pick draw, US advance, or both teams to score?

On the night of July 6-7, the 2026 World Cup round of 16 serves up a cracking knockout tie between host nation USA and Belgium. Kickoff is set for 8:00 PM ET. The United States are having a strong home tournament. Mauricio Pochettino’s side has impressed with organized pressing, physical intensity, and deafening crowd support. They’re chasing a historic first quarterfinal appearance. Belgium, meanwhile, are growing into the competition. The Red Devils showed their fight with a stunning comeback against Senegal, and with Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans, and Jérémy Doku, they can turn a game in an instant. Top Ukrainian football figures have shared their betting picks for this clash, courtesy of betking. Commentator and journalist Igor Tsyganyk sees no clear favorite and picks a draw at 3.4. Veteran coach Myron Markevych backs the hosts to break through. He predicts USA to advance at 1.78. Color commentator Viktor Vatsko anticipates an open game. He expects both teams to find the net and picks “both teams to score – Yes” at 1.55.