It's 24 years since the USA Men's National Team last made the quarter-finals of the World Cup, but they have a great chance to end that wait on Monday.
Mauricio Pochettino's co-hosts will face Belgium in Seattle in the last-16, knowing that they will have the majority of the crowd behind them.
Their opponents have been fortunate to reach this stage, having come back from 2-0 down late in the game to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra-time.
Belgium have the upper hand in the head-to-head stats, but the USA go into the clash in better form and are a tempting price to end the Red Devils' run.
United States vs. Belgium Betting Picks & Predictions
USA to advance (+100)
Pochettino stated at the start of the tournament that he felt the semi-finals were within his team's reach and belief will grow if they can make the last eight.
The US have scored 10 goals in their opening four matches and have been dealt a huge boost with the availability of key man Folarin Balogun.
The Monaco striker was sent off in the second half of the win over Bosnia-Herzegovina, but FIFA have decided to suspend his one-match ban.
Balogun has already scored three goals in this summer's tournament and has 12 in 30 appearances for his country, so his presence will be significant.
This has looked like a tournament too far for Belgium's ageing team, and although they still have quality in attacking positions, they look fragile defensively.
Rudi Garcia's team are seven places above the US in the world rankings and are unbeaten in 17 internationals, a run that includes a 5-2 friendly win over the USA back in March.
This, though, is a much-changed United States team, and their extra energy could prove decisive in what looks like a tight game.
Christian Pulisic to score or assist (+110)
Nobody in the USA squad has played more times for his country than Christian Pulisic, who has also been the poster boy of the tournament.
The AC Milan forward came into the World Cup after three strong seasons in Serie A and there has been a lot of pressure on the 27-year-old to deliver.
Pulisic is yet to find the back of the net, but it's not for a lack of trying: he's taken four shots across his three appearances, one of them as a second-half substitute.
The big players often prove their worth in the big games and the former Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund man could step up to the plate on Monday.
Player Shots - Kevin de Bruyne 3+ (-125)
No team has had more shots at this summer's World Cup than Belgium, who have racked up 92 to date.
One of the key figures in the Red Devils squad remains Kevin de Bruyne, who will be making his 124th appearance for his country.
The Napoli star has scored 38 goals for Belgium, including one in the 5-1 group win over New Zealand.
De Bruyne has had 18 shots in the tournament and he is expected to try his luck from around the penalty area, especially if Belgium fall behind.
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United States vs. Belgium odds
United States | +170 |
Tie | +250 |
Belgium | +155 |
United States vs. Belgium Player Props
Anytime Goalscorer
Folarin Balogun (USA) | +140 |
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) | +175 |
Haji Wright (USA) | +188 |
Ricardo Pepi (USA) | +188 |
Christian Pulisic (USA) | +200 |
Matias Fernandes-Pardo (Belgium) | +210 |
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