USMNT Faces Belgium in Pre-World Cup Friendly: A Preview of the Exciting Matchup
With just 75 days remaining until the 2026 World Cup, the United States Men's National Team (USMNT) is gearing up for the tournament by facing Belgium in a friendly match. This game marks the USMNT's first match since their victories over Paraguay and Uruguay last November. In those matches, the USMNT triumphed 2-1 against Paraguay and 5-1 against Uruguay, showcasing a strong performance from MLS players like Sebastian Berhalter, Diego Luna, Tanner Tessmann, and Alex Freeman.
Belgium, on the other hand, is coming off a successful UEFA World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing at the top of their group with 18 points from eight matches. In their last qualifier, they dominated Liechtenstein with a 7-0 victory, with goals from Hans Vanken, Brandon Mechele, Alexis Saelemaekers, Jeremy Doku, and Charles De Ketelaere.
As the USMNT prepares to face Belgium, they will be without Chris Richards and Miles Robinson due to injuries, while Belgium will be missing Leandro Trossard. The friendly match between the USMNT and Belgium is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET/ 12:30 p.m. PT at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans in the United States can catch the action on select TV channels and streaming services in both English and Spanish.
In conclusion, the upcoming friendly match between the USMNT and Belgium promises to be an exciting opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their strategies and showcase their talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup.