USA v Belgium tactical analysis: how does Pochettino replace Folarin Balogun’s goal threat?

The United States and Belgium are set to meet on Monday, July 6, 2026, in a FIFA World Cup round-of-16 match with a place in the quarter-finals at stake. Manager Mauricio Pochettino faces a key tactical challenge in replacing the goal threat of Folarin Balogun. Belgium, coached by Rudi Garcia, won Group G on goal difference over Egypt, while carrying four holdovers from their 2-1 victory over the US at the 2014 World Cup.