Fans angry and players confused as US and Belgian kits clash
US football star Christian Pulisic voiced his confusion after struggling to differentiate teammates from opposing Belgian players during a recent friendly, attributing the issue to clashing kit designs. Following Saturday's 5-2 defeat, Pulisic stated, "That can’t happen. It was a bit strange.
" The US team had unveiled new Nike jerseys featuring red and white horizontal stripes, intended as an homage to their 1994 World Cup attire. Belgium, conversely, wore new Adidas away kits in a light 'Frozen Blue' with pink and black trim, a design paying tribute to surrealist artist René Magritte. “It definitely was a little bit difficult whenever you do like a quick glance to tell which was which.
It was almost like a 50-50 thing,” American midfielder Weston McKennie said. “So you definitely have to maybe take a little more time on the ball before you made a decision or play one touch to a player. ” Belgium's Jeremy Doku moves against the United States' Timothy Weah (21) during an international friendly soccer match, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/Mike Stewart) (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Both teams exchanged uniform plans well ahead of the match, according to the U. S.
Soccer Federation, and the outfits were cleared before the game by the match officials. Belgium’s home jersey in a solid red while the U. S.