US EditionEasy Win for Belgium over US Rings Alarm Bells for World Cup Co-Hosts
Belgium rallied from a first-half deficit to extend its unbeaten streak to 10 games with a 5-2 win over the U.S., which missed several injured regulars.
- Belgium defeated the United States 5-2 on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in a World Cup warmup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta before a crowd of 66,867.
- U.S. midfielder Weston McKennie put the Americans ahead in the 39th minute, but defensive difficulties allowed Belgium to rally as Zeno Debast and Amadou Onana scored their first international goals.
- Charles De Ketelaere converted a 59th-minute penalty kick while Dodi Lukebakio scored long-range goals in the 68th and 82nd minutes, building a 5-1 lead before American goalkeeper Matt Turner returned to the lineup.
- Patrick Agyemang scored for the U.S. in the 87th minute, though the loss ended the Americans' five-game unbeaten streak while Belgium extended its unbeaten run to 10 games.
- The Red Devils play Mexico in Chicago on Tuesday, continuing World Cup preparations after the Atlanta warmup.
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