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USA v Belgium: Possession Battle in Focus

The USA and Belgium enter their World Cup 2026 last 16 match with nearly identical possession statistics, setting up an intriguing tactical battle.

Belgium has retained 57% of possession with a 65% field tilt in their four World Cup games, winning the possession battle in all matches. The United States has maintained a 58% share of the ball in their four games, neck-and-neck with Garcia's Belgium. chickenroadslot.lat

If Mauricio Pochettino's side can keep the ball off Belgian feet more often than not, it could unsettle the Red Devils in this crucial knockout encounter.