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FIFA WC: Klinsmann Feels Belgium Are Favourites Against USA In Last-16 Tie
Technical Study Group: Former USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann, who is part of FIFA's Technical Study Group for the 2026 World Cup, has picked Belgium as a favourites in the round of 16 tie against the co-host USA, scheduled on Tuesday at the Seattle Stadium.
Belgium have not lost a match since March 20, 2025, a 3-1 defeat against Ukraine in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-offs and head coach Rudi Garcia’s first match in charge. Since then, Belgium has accrued an eye-popping 11W-0L-6D record across all competitions (FIFA World Cup, UEFA World Cup qualification, UEFA Nations League play-offs, friendlies), buoyed by a +40 goal differential in those 17 matches.
"I would slightly put Belgium as a favourite because of their history and the quality of the team. They also had a friendly in March where they looked really strong against the US, winning 5-2 so I give the favourite role to Belgium," Klinsmann told FIFA.
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