USA vs Belgium Predicted Lineups & Team News

On Monday (5pm local time/Tuesday 1am BST, BBC One), co-hosts USA return to Seattle - the setting for their 2-0 group-stage success against Australia - as they face Belgium in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.

The Stars and Stripes defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina in the previous match, while their opponents came from behind to go on and defeat Senegal in extra-time. Below you'll find the USA vs Belgium predicted lineups and team news.

USA

Despite being sent off against Bosnia last time out, striker Folarin Balogun is clear to play for the USA against Belgium as FIFA have suspended his one-game ban.

This may come as a disappointment to Ricardo Pepi, who looked set to make his second start of the tournament.

Cristian Roldan (muscle) and Mark McKenzie (foot) missed the previous match due to injury, while Auston Trusty was fit enough to make the bench. The defender didn't receive any minutes, however.

Mauricio Pochettino is expected to pick the same side that defeated Bosnia, bar the one change up front. Christian Pulisic and Sergino Dest will offer support from out wide, while Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie and Malik Tillman operate in the engine room.

Belgium

After coming off the bench to kickstart Belgium's comeback against Senegal, Romelu Lukaku should get the nod to lead the line. Rudi Garcia has preferred Charles de Ketelaere so far but Lukaku is likely going to be rewarded for his vital contribution on Wednesday.

Youri Tielemans netted the equaliser before making himself an even bigger hero by converting the winning penalty deep into extra-time. The Aston Villa star will look to pull the strings in Seattle, while Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel and Amadou Onana will compete for the other midfield spot.

Leandro Trossard has been a key figure for the Red Devils, contributing two goals and as many assists across his four outings in North America.

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USA vs Belgium Key Players:

Malik Tillman (USA)

Of course, Balogun's availability for USA is a big boost, but Pochettino will seek other players to step up and show that the hosts aren't reliant on their top scorer. There are a handful of players who are capable of taking the spotlight and I think Tillman can be that person against Belgium.

He wrapped up the victory against Bosnia last week and he's also provided an assist at this tournament. The Stars and Stripes have plenty of energy in midfield from Tillman, Adams and McKennie and each of them have the quality to be effective in the final third.

As the midfielder with two goal contributions so far, I have to lean towards Bayer Leverkusen's Tillman.

Leandro Trossard (Belgium)

For the second straight Belgium match, I'm naming Trossard as their key player. I've been surprised at how much of an impact the winger has had for the Red Devils this summer because of his inconsistent form at Arsenal over the past couple of seasons.

He's been a leader for Belgium in the last few games, though, and he's stepped up when needed. He's got four goal contributions at the World Cup, with all of them coming across the last two fixtures.

The latest was the assist for Tielemans' equaliser to force extra-time against Senegal. Trossard should be full of confidence coming into this tie, and I think he'll once again play a starring role for his country.

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