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FIFA World Cup round of 16 live: Belgium announce starting XI against USA, De Bruyne and Lukaku start on the bench

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia has officially confirmed his starting line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against the United States at the Seattle Stadium.

The biggest point from the team’s table is the decision to leave experienced stars Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku on the bench, with Garcia opting for a younger attacking formation in the knockout clash.

Official Belgian starting eleven (4-2-3-1)

Keeper:

Thibaut Courtois

Defenders:

Cast: Timothy Castagne, Nathan Ngoy, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper

Midfielders:

Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans (C)

Forward:

Dodi Lukebakio, Charles De Ketelaere, Leandro Trossard

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Belgium go into the knockout stages with a fully fit squad and no worries about elimination after a dramatic extra-time win over Senegal in the round of 32. Despite playing 120 minutes in the previous game, the Red Devils avoided any major fitness issues ahead of the crucial clash.

Rudi Garcia made a significant tactical challenge by introducing changes to his usual formation, with experienced Belgian leaders De Bruyne and Lukaku remaining in midfield as potential second-half game-changers. The opening attack will rely on the creativity of Trossard and De Ketelaere, while Tielemans should take responsibility in midfield as captain.

The Red Devils will look to use their depth from the bench if the game remains tight, with De Bruyne, Lukaku and Doku offering elite attacking options for the closing stages.