The US men’s national team have waited nearly four years for another shot at the World Cup last 16. Mauricio Pochettino and his players have been building to this moment since the Argentinian’s appointment two years ago, with a beatable Belgium team all that’s between the co-hosts and a place in the final eight.
Earlier in the day, Portugal and Spain face each other in a tantalizing Iberian derby. The European champions found top form to get the better of Austria in the previous round, reaching a level that will be difficult for Cristiano Ronaldo and Co to match.
