The United States' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals of the World Cup for the first time since 2002 improved significantly following a controversial FIFA ruling. Team USA will face off against Belgium at 8 p.m. ET on Monday at Lumen Field in Seattle, with star striker Folarin Balogun cleared to play after having his red card suspension lifted. Balogun, having scored three goals in the tournament, is a key asset for the Americans, who aim to capitalize on this opportunity.

Belgium, on the other hand, seeks to advance to the quarters for the third time in four appearances. They overcame a dramatic Round of 32 match against Senegal, where Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans turned the tide in their favor with crucial late goals.

In MLB action, Monday features several exciting matchups:

• New York Yankees (49-40) visit the Tampa Bay Rays (52-35) at 6:40 p.m. ET. The Rays are looking to bounce back after two losses, while the Yankees have struggled, winning only one of their last ten games.

• The Toronto Blue Jays (42-48) take on the San Francisco Giants (37-52) at 9:45 p.m. ET. The Blue Jays are coming off a rough stretch, while the Giants are eager to improve on their recent performance.

• At 10:10 p.m. ET, the Los Angeles Dodgers (59-32) host the Colorado Rockies (37-54), with the Dodgers riding a strong winning streak and holding a significant lead in the NL West.

In the betting landscape, the United States are +142 favorites against Belgium, while the Rays are -110 against the Yankees, the Blue Jays are -114 against the Giants, and the Dodgers are -236 favorites against the Rockies.

As the excitement builds, fans can tune in to these crucial games and place their bets for a thrilling day of sports.