The Quick Answer
- What
- Every 2026 World Cup knockout match on a 22-foot LED wall, with the sound on for all of them
- USA match
- USA vs Belgium, Monday, July 6 at 6:00 PM CT
- Where
- Simple EJ’s Kitchen & Tap, 300 N Kirk Rd, Ste 300A, St. Charles, IL 60174
- Sound
- Yes. We run the audio on for every World Cup match, not just the USA games
- Monday hours
- We are open Monday, July 6 for USA vs Belgium, even though we are normally closed Mondays during the tournament
- Good to know
- Family friendly by day, adult-curated after 8pm. Reservations recommended for USA knockout matches
This is the part of the World Cup where every match is a final. Win and you move on, lose and you go home, and the whole thing gets louder by the day. We are putting every knockout match on the 22-foot wall in St. Charles with the sound turned all the way up, starting with USA vs Belgium on Monday, July 6 at 6:00 PM Central.
Here is the part nobody planned for. Chicago did not host a single 2026 World Cup match, so when the knockout rounds hit, every fan in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, South Elgin, and the rest of the Fox Valley needs a real place to watch. Somewhere with the audio on, the food coming out hot from a scratch kitchen, and a screen big enough to see the offside call before the ref does. That place is us. We are the Fox Valley’s World Cup headquarters, and the knockouts are here.
of LED wall for every knockout match, sound on, all the way to the Final on July 19. Watch it here and you hear every whistle, every roar, every heartbreak.
USA vs Belgium: Monday, July 6 at 6:00 PM CT
The United States survived the group stage and now it is win or go home. USA vs Belgium is on Monday, July 6, at 6:00 PM Central, and when the red, white, and blue are on the wall, the whole room is on its feet. Get here early, bring your voice, and bring whoever still owes you for the last round. Reservations are recommended for USA matches, because these tables go fast.
The Sound Is On for Every Match
A lot of places mute the game and pipe in a playlist. Not here. We run the audio on for every single World Cup knockout match, USA or not, because a World Cup goal you can hear is a World Cup goal you feel. Whether you live and die with Brazil, Argentina, England, Mexico, or you are flying the flag for the country your family came from, your team gets the big screen and the big sound.
This Week’s Knockout Schedule
| Round | When | At EJ’s |
|---|---|---|
| USA vs Belgium | Mon, July 6, 6:00 PM CT We’re Open | Sound on, wall lit |
| Round of 32 | Through July 3 | Every match |
| Round of 16 | July 4 to 7 | Every match |
| Quarterfinals | July 9 | Every match |
| Semifinals | July 14 and 15 | Every match |
| The Final | Sun, July 19, 2:00 PM CT Tentpole | All day |
Kickoff times are set by FIFA and can shift. We keep the latest posted on the wall and on our socials, so check before you head out. See everything on our July calendar.
What You Are Eating While You Watch
A sports restaurant lives or dies on the food, and ours is made from scratch by Chef Hef, who has spent more than twenty-five years building kitchens worth driving for. A few things to get on the table before kickoff:
The smashburgers. A special blend made exclusively for Simple EJ’s, smashed thin and crispy on the edges. Order it, then wish you had ordered two.
The wings. Brined, then double-fried, so they hit that crackle you can hear from the next table. Built for a match that goes to extra time and penalties.
The Tomahawk Pork Chop. A 24-ounce showpiece for the table that came hungry. Drag anything and everything through our house Simple Sauce, because we are not going to stop you.
It is Bib-worthy cooking in a room with the best screen in the Fox Valley. That is the whole idea.
Make EJ’s Your World Cup Home
The knockouts are packing this room. Our members get taken care of first. Charlie’s Crew is our family plan at $23.99 a month, Founders Club is our 21-and-up plan at $14.99 a month, and both pay for themselves faster than you would think.
See the Membership PerksWorld Cup Knockouts at Simple EJ’s: Quick Questions
Where can I watch the World Cup knockout rounds near St. Charles, IL?
Simple EJ’s Kitchen & Tap at Fox Haven Square, 300 N Kirk Rd, St. Charles, IL shows every 2026 World Cup knockout match on a 22-foot LED wall with the sound on. Chicago is not hosting any matches, so St. Charles is the closest big-screen home for Fox Valley soccer fans in Geneva, Batavia, and South Elgin.
What time is the USA vs Belgium World Cup match?
USA vs Belgium is on Monday, July 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM Central Time, live on the 22-foot wall at Simple EJ’s with the sound on.
Does Simple EJ’s play the World Cup matches with sound on?
Yes. Simple EJ’s runs the audio on for every World Cup knockout match, USA games and every other match too.
Is Simple EJ’s open on Monday during the World Cup?
Simple EJ’s is normally closed on Mondays during the tournament, but it will be open on Monday, July 6, 2026 to show the USA vs Belgium Round of 16 match on the 22-foot wall.
Do I need a reservation for the USA knockout match?
Reservations are recommended for USA knockout matches, since those tables go fast. You can reserve online in seconds through the Simple EJ’s Resy page.
Is the World Cup watch party family friendly?
Yes. Simple EJ’s is family friendly by default, so bring the kids for the afternoon and early-evening matches. After 8pm the atmosphere turns adult-curated for the late knockout drama.
What food does Simple EJ’s serve?
Simple EJ’s is a scratch-made sports restaurant serving smashburgers from a special blend made exclusively for Simple EJ’s, brined double-fried wings, a 24-ounce Tomahawk Pork Chop, and the house Simple Sauce, all made from scratch by Chef Hef.
Where is Simple EJ’s located?
Simple EJ’s Kitchen & Tap is at Fox Haven Square, 300 N Kirk Rd, Ste 300A, St. Charles, IL 60174, serving St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, South Elgin, and the wider Fox Valley in Kane County.
Reserve Your Spot for the Knockouts
Tables go fast on USA nights and Final Sunday. Reserve ahead, round up your crew, and we will have the wall warmed up, the sound on, and the kitchen ready.
Reserve a Table on ResyThe knockouts are on right now. We are right down the road at Fox Haven Square in St. Charles, and we saved you a seat.