Where to watch the Belgium-USA game in Brussels
30 Jun 2014 - 30 Jun 2014
During the three pool games, you were able to test out all the spots to watch the World Cup. Unreliable streaming, a tiny screen, a crowd of psycho fans topped with black, yellow, and red wigs blocking any chance you see the game… For the quarter finals, you are looking to change spots. BrusselsLife.be will steer you towards the best screens in the capital.
If you're dressed in black, yellow, and red
Between Schuman and Place Jourdan, Hotel Aloft is broadcasting all of the final phase matches. If being smashed in a crowd is not your thing, know that between the terrace and the big space inside, you will be able to breathe at Aloft. For more information, go to the website of the European Football House. Hamburgers from Cool Bun will satisfy your appetite between games.
In the Dansaert neighborhood, the Café du Mundial is the limited time cafe in the center for the World Cup (Place du Nouveau Marché aux Grains, 22 in 1000 Brussels).
Place Saint Job in Uccle and Place Dumon in Stockel are also options. You should get there early if you want a spot in the sun. It’s a great ambiance as long as it is not raining.
At the Roi Baudouin stadium, the Devils’ home field, a 45 m² screen awaits football fanatics.
Under the star-spangled banner
You might be used to seeing the more violent clashes of American football or the occasional baseball game. However Americans play soccer too (yes it's true!) Fatboys is the go-to place for American supporters at Place du Lux. Keeping with the theme of this square, all sorts of nationalities will show up for the game, especially at Ralph's Bar.
Around the Bourse, there will be a less cosmopolitan crowd at the Big Game. American supporters who don’t go to Fatboys have made this their place. They may be outnumbered in the city center, but maybe that won’t matter after the 90th minute…