US EditionPortugal Beats US 2-0 in World Cup Warmup, Americans' 8th Straight Loss to European Opponents
Bruno Fernandes set up both goals as Portugal dealt the United States an eighth straight loss to European opponents in a World Cup tuneup.
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the United States men's national soccer team lost 2-0 to Portugal in an international friendly before 72,297 fans at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes orchestrated the victory, assisting Francisco Trincao's 37th-minute opener with a backheel before setting up Joao Felix's 59th-minute half-volley.
- Coach Mauricio Pochettino experimented with Christian Pulisic as a false nine despite his recent goal drought, but the forward missed multiple first-half chances and was substituted at halftime.
- Following a 5-2 loss to Belgium on Saturday, the USMNT concluded their March window with a second consecutive defeat, extending their winless streak against European opponents to eight matches.
- Coach Pochettino must finalize his 26-player roster by May 26 before the United States co-hosts the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico and Canada, playing warmup friendlies against Senegal and Germany in June.
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