- Big boost for the USMNT: Folarin Balogun’s red-card suspension was overturned, so their star striker is available for Monday’s Round of 16 vs Belgium in Seattle.
- Form contrast: the Americans have largely looked strong through the group stage and Round of 32, while Belgium has underwhelmed and barely scraped past Senegal.
- Expect a tight game — many think a draw is likely (and even being backed on the betting markets at about +235).
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