India, July 5 -- The United States is preparing for a highly anticipated Round of 16 showdown against Belgium on Monday, and the matchup promises to be one of the standout clashes of the knockout stage.

As for USMNT boss Mauricio Pochettino, he is also taking extra precautions behind the scenes, making it clear that he wants to keep tactical plans and training details tightly guarded to avoid giving Belgium any potential advantage.

James Ducker of the Daily Mail reported that the USMNT has stepped up its security measures in an effort to protect its tactical plans ahead of the Round of 16 clash with Belgium.

"Pochettino is taking special precautionary measures ahead of #USMNT's last 16 showdown with #Belgium - to avoid any threat of an...