American fans erupted in excitement on Monday night as a striking military flyover preceded the U.S. Men's National Team's (USMNT) last-16 World Cup match against Belgium in Seattle. The display, featuring four fighter jets, took place after a rousing rendition of the national anthem, captivating the sold-out stadium.
The aerial spectacle resonated strongly on social media, with many fans expressing a sense of patriotism following the holiday weekend. Comments on social media described the flyover as "electric" and noted that it gave them "goosebumps."
The match marked a significant moment for the team as they aimed to advance to the quarterfinals and potentially match their best World Cup performance since 2002. Should they defeat Belgium, the USMNT would face European champions Spain in Los Angeles on Friday.
Interest in the team's performance has been exceptionally high. The previous USMNT game, a victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 32, drew an audience of 26.4 million viewers on FOX. This viewership figure made it the most-watched soccer match in U.S. history, second only to the Super Bowl in recent months.
