BlockBeats News, July 6th – According to data from the prediction market platform Predict.fun, in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16, the United States will face Belgium. As of the time of writing, the market gives the United States a probability of advancement of about 54% and Belgium a probability of advancement of about 47%. The support for both sides is very close, with traders overall slightly favoring the host country, the United States, to advance to the quarterfinals.
It is worth noting that this is one of the most divided matches in the Round of 16 of this World Cup. The United States enjoys the home-field advantage and has shown strong overall performance in this tournament; Belgium, on the other hand, has ample experience in major competitions and multiple players active in the top leagues of Europe, possessing decent knockout stage competitiveness. The market has not yet reached a clear consensus, with both sides seen as having the opportunity to advance. This match may become one of the most suspenseful contests in the Round of 16.
