Belgium eye repeat as USA await World Cup revenge bid
The two sides will meet in the Fifa World Cup knockout stage for the second time, with Belgium holding the upper hand after their 2014 extra-time victory.
The United States and Belgium are set to face each other in the Fifa World Cup knockout stage for the second time, more than a decade after their memorable Round of 16 meeting in 2014.
Their last encounter came in Brazil, where Belgium secured a 2-1 victory after extra time to advance to the quarter-finals.
Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring before Romelu Lukaku doubled the lead.
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The United States pulled one back through Julian Green, setting up a tense finish, but Belgium held on to progress.
The rivalry dates back to the inaugural Fifa World Cup in 1930, when the United States defeated Belgium 3-0 to register their first-ever World Cup win.
This upcoming clash will be the third World Cup meeting between the two nations.
Belgium holds the advantage in knockout encounters following its 2014 extra-time win, while the United States won the only previous group-stage meeting in 1930.
