- The USMNT will wear its dark blue "Stars" kit vs. Belgium in Monday's World Cup round of 16 in Seattle — only the second time they've used it this tournament.
- Fun stat to drop in conversation: the team is 0-1 in the dark kit (lost 3-2 to Türkiye) but 3-0 in the red-and-white "Stripes."
- The switch also avoids a nasty color clash from a March friendly — players said both teams' light kits made it hard to tell teammates apart.
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