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USMNT Crumbles 5-2 Against Belgium
28 Mar
Summary
- USMNT suffered a significant 5-2 defeat to Belgium.
- Belgium scored five consecutive goals after the US opened the scoring.
- The loss raises concerns ahead of the upcoming World Cup.

The US men's national team suffered a significant setback, losing 5-2 to a strong Belgium side in Atlanta. This defeat, marked by Belgium scoring five consecutive goals, has amplified concerns just months before the World Cup. The team's performance, particularly in defense, drew criticism.
Despite a strong start with Weston McKennie's opening goal, the US defense struggled. Goalkeeper Matt Turner and defender Antonee Robinson faced challenges, with Jérémy Doku proving a constant threat. Belgium's equalizer came just before halftime, and they extended their lead in the second half through a penalty and two goals from Dodi Lukebakio.
This loss, the USMNT's worst in recent memory under coach Mauricio Pochettino, occurred during a friendly that also tested FIFA's new mandatory cooling breaks. The team now faces Portugal next, needing a much-improved performance to build confidence for the global tournament.