USA vs Belgium – Match preview and team news
USA vs Belgium – Match preview and team news Belgium go head-to-head against the USA in an international friendly on Saturday as both nations step up their preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on American soil. The clash at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will give Mauricio Pochettino’s side a stern test against a Belgium outfit still packed with elite European talent despite several injury setbacks. USA vs Belgium – Match preview and team news Date: Saturday, 28th March.
Kick-off: 7:30 pm GMT. Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta. Last Meeting: Belgium 2-1 USA, July 1, 2014, FIFA World Cup USA team news Mauricio Pochettino begins his first full calendar year in charge of the USMNT with a largely settled core group, blending established European-based stars with MLS standouts for this March window.
Miles Robinson and Chris Richards are both sidelined against Belgium on Saturday with injuries. Mauricio Pochettino confirmed the same in his pre-game press conference. Robinson is out for the game against Portugal as well, while Richards is hugely doubtful for that game.
With long-term absentees Sergino Dest and Tyler Adams still unavailable, the U. S. is left with only three natural central defenders in Tim Ream, Mark McKenzie, and Auston Trusty.
Pochettino hinted at experimenting by dropping Joe Scally or midfielder Tanner Tessmann into the backline to provide cover. Despite these defensive woes, the U. S.