***** Official United States of America vs Belgium World Cup 2026 Thread *****

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Vox Clamantis
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In reply to PatAg • 8:01p, 7/6/26
PatAg said:
Still think Belgium looks vulnerable, game is still there for the taking.


I think we're lucky only to be down by 1. Still hopeful though
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8:02p, 7/6/26
If I was Belgium I'd be looking to be super aggressive. Defense looks putrid
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8:02p, 7/6/26
I keep seeing guys complain about the lack of foul calls. Not just this game but every single game.

Ii is clear they are not stopping play all the time like they did in the past and I love the change.
Gig ‘Em Baby!
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8:02p, 7/6/26
For someone who doesn't follow soccer. Who are these big guns on the Belgium bench they keep referring to, and in College football terms how good are they?
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8:02p, 7/6/26
Belgium pulling us apart. We are ball watching.

On that last replay, I can't believe how easily Tim Ream gave up ground for that header. He bent over and let him it for free.
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PatAg
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In reply to Vox Clamantis • 8:03p, 7/6/26
Vox Clamantis said:
PatAg said:
Still think Belgium looks vulnerable, game is still there for the taking.


I think we're lucky only to be down by 1. Still hopeful though

both are true
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8:03p, 7/6/26
Other than potentially swapping out Dest for Weah, any other changes that might make a difference?
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In reply to PatriotAg02 • 8:03p, 7/6/26
PatriotAg02 said:
Question…..why did Belgium bench their 3 best players?

They made their comeback against senegal with them on the bench, i know KDB was on the bench at least
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In reply to RAM700BA • 8:03p, 7/6/26
RAM700BA said:
For someone who doesn't follow soccer. Who are these big guns on the Belgium bench they keep referring to, and in College football terms how good are they?
kevin de Bruner is one of the top midfielders in the world and Doku is a fast asF winger that score. Lukaku is an aging altidore-type big man center forward that can still score goals
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In reply to PatriotAg02 • 8:04p, 7/6/26
PatriotAg02 said:
Question…..why did Belgium bench their 3 best players?

Because their reserves are equal or better than their US counterparts, and they can bring them in the second half with fresh legs. Gutsy strategy, but it appears to be working.
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8:04p, 7/6/26
Gio? Berhalter?

No idea how that fits tactically but at least those dudes play with some attitude.

I'm not a highly paid soccer manager but my instinct says DO SOMETHING.
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In reply to PatAg • 8:04p, 7/6/26
PatAg said:
Still think Belgium looks vulnerable, game is still there for the taking.

They need to play with some overconfidence. Passes are too sloppy which tells me they are pressing.

Just play. Have fun. **** these guys. Go and take the game!
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In reply to PatAg • 8:04p, 7/6/26
PatAg said:
Still think Belgium looks vulnerable, game is still there for the taking.


Belgium looks vulnerable. The US is vulnerable. I see us conceding at least 1-2 more.
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In reply to RAM700BA • 8:04p, 7/6/26
RAM700BA said:
For someone who doesn't follow soccer. Who are these big guns on the Belgium bench they keep referring to, and in College football terms how good are they?


Think of us holding out KC and Cassius to the 2nd half
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In reply to PatAg • 8:05p, 7/6/26
PatAg said:
PatriotAg02 said:
Question…..why did Belgium bench their 3 best players?

They made their comeback against senegal with them on the bench, i know KDB was on the bench at least

Doku was too
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In reply to rgag12 • 8:05p, 7/6/26
rgag12 said:
PatAg said:
Still think Belgium looks vulnerable, game is still there for the taking.


Belgium looks vulnerable. The US is vulnerable. I see us conceding at least 1-2 more.


I see us winning.
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In reply to PatriotAg02 • 8:05p, 7/6/26
PatriotAg02 said:
Question…..why did Belgium bench their 3 best players?


They're not very fast (debruyn and Lukaku)
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In reply to RAM700BA • 8:05p, 7/6/26
RAM700BA said:
For someone who doesn't follow soccer. Who are these big guns on the Belgium bench they keep referring to, and in College football terms how good are they?

They have Jeremy Doku, Kevin DeBruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku normally would come on at 60-65. He's a physical beast.

Doku is a left winger and hasn't played well. KDB also hasn't played well and is an attacking mid. He was the best in the world several years ago but age and injuries have really made him a shell of himself.
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8:06p, 7/6/26
Reminds me of many Aggie football games where we were given he opportunity to have a breakout game on the national stage and then just laid an egg.
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In reply to Rudyjax • 8:06p, 7/6/26
Rudyjax said:
RAM700BA said:
For someone who doesn't follow soccer. Who are these big guns on the Belgium bench they keep referring to, and in College football terms how good are they?


Think of us holding out KC and Cassius to the 2nd half

Or just look at the LSU 2024 game when we put Reed back in at QB.
Gig ‘Em Baby!
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In reply to RAM700BA • 8:06p, 7/6/26
RAM700BA said:
For someone who doesn't follow soccer. Who are these big guns on the Belgium bench they keep referring to, and in College football terms how good are they?


Lukaku peak was basically like Derrick Henry
Doku is like a achane
Peak De brunye is something like Tony parker
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In reply to RAM700BA • 8:06p, 7/6/26
RAM700BA said:
For someone who doesn't follow soccer. Who are these big guns on the Belgium bench they keep referring to, and in College football terms how good are they?


Kevin De Bruyne is one of the best players of all time. Still very good from what i understand. He's just old at 35. Could be very dangerous if he's only having to play the final 20 minutes.
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In reply to SA68AG • 8:06p, 7/6/26
SA68AG said:
Reminds me of many Aggie football games where we were given he opportunity to have a breakout game on the national stage and then just laid an egg.


This happens to all teams. It just they you follow these two.
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In reply to Vox Clamantis • 8:07p, 7/6/26
Doku is very fast. Or at least very quick. No one we have can cover him
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8:07p, 7/6/26
We made a few bad mistakes in the defensive third and some bad moments can kill you in a game of moments and decisions. Without possession, we're not anticipating and winning second balls or intercepting balls like we had been previously in this tournament. In possession, we're not connected and playing with the same confidence we had been in this tournament. It's like the moment was too big for our guys.
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8:07p, 7/6/26
Balogun brace incoming
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PatAg
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8:07p, 7/6/26
think we take a page out of their book and play direct more
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In reply to Who?mikejones! • 8:07p, 7/6/26
Who?mikejones! said:
Doku is very fast. Or at least very quick. No one we have can cover him


Yeah, I just meant DeBruyn and Lukaku

Doku is fast and quick, I think he tops out 38km/hr or so, elite speed
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8:08p, 7/6/26
We took their best shot. We're still standing. Fast break futbol has been nuts! Maintain the one goal deficit until Belgium turns more conservative then Balogun gets a goal! Game on!
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In reply to rgag12 • 8:08p, 7/6/26
rgag12 said:
PatAg said:
Still think Belgium looks vulnerable, game is still there for the taking.


Belgium looks vulnerable. The US is vulnerable. I see us conceding at least 1-2 more.

Cool. Go back to watching all by your lonesome.
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8:08p, 7/6/26
Dest out. Reyna in
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La Bamba
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8:09p, 7/6/26
Gio for Dest?
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8:09p, 7/6/26
Just really bad timing for Dest to have an awful half
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8:09p, 7/6/26
Swapping wing speed for midfield size.
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In reply to Fenrir • 8:09p, 7/6/26
Fenrir said:
Dest out. Reyna in

That's the right move to me.
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