World Cup: No entry to Grand-Place during Belgium-US match

Access to Brussels’ Grand-Place will be severely restricted on Tuesday evening because of the Ommegang, the medieval pageant commemorating the entry of Emperor Charles V into Brussels in 1549.

The organisers of this year’s Ommegang need to set up platforms on the Grand-Place to enable viewers to witness the historic parade, which will take place this year on Tuesday, 1 July, and Thursday, 3 July, from 21.00.

As a result, only members of the public wishing to view the Ommegang will allowed onto the Grand-Place and gatherings of football supporters on the square will not be permitted.

The Red Devils will play the US this evening at 22.00, Belgian time, in Brazil.

Click here for alternative public viewing options (bars and public squares with big screens).

The Brussels metro will be running, exceptionally, until 01.00 and more trams will be running to enable supporters to come to see the match in town and return home easily.