USA vs Belgium: 5 things you should know before the Atlanta friendly
USA vs Belgium: 5 things you should know before the Atlanta friendly The United States faces Belgium on March 28 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, serving as an early checkpoint on the road to the 2026 World Cup. Beyond the friendly label, this matchup spans nearly a century of history and includes details that still shape how both teams are viewed today. 1.
The USA’s only win dates back to 1930 — and it was dominant The only time the United States beat Belgium was in the very first World Cup. At the 1930 tournament in Uruguay, the U. S.
won 3-0 in the group stage. That team finished third overall, the best result in U. S.
men’s national team history. Belgium, meanwhile, exited that tournament without a win. 2.
The 2014 World Cup clash still defines the rivalry If there is one match that defines USA vs Belgium, it is the round-of-16 meeting in Brazil. Belgium won 2-1 after extra time, but the result barely tells the story. U.