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Can World Cup 'dirty tricks' stop France? Do spy fears prove USMNT is in the big time? Day 24 recap

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The United States host Belgium in a FIFA World Cup last-16 tie in Seattle on Monday night. Can the US overcome a familiar European opponent? The post United States vs Belgium: Five Key Subplots That Could Decide World Cup Last-16 Match appeared first on Opta Analyst.