United States vs Belgium
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
E. Ostojich
2026
Match Report
Belgium delivered a ruthless second-half demolition to beat the United States 5-2 in a World Cup warm-up friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Weston McKennie had given the hosts an encouraging lead in the 39th minute, but Zeno Debast levelled right on half-time to shift the momentum.
Belgium were rampant after the break. Amadou Onana headed them in front on 53 minutes, and Charles De Ketelaere converted from the penalty spot six minutes later after a handball on Tim Ream. Substitute Dodi Lukebakio then stole the show with a curling beauty on 68 minutes and a cool finish on 82 to make it five. Patrick Agyemang grabbed a late consolation for the USMNT in the 87th minute.
With just 76 days until their World Cup opener on home soil, the scoreline will set alarm bells ringing for Mauricio Pochettino and his staff. It was only a friendly — but against top-tier opposition, the defensive frailties were impossible to ignore.
Match Events
19'
W. McKennie(Holding)
39'
45'
46'
53'
59'
61'
62'
62'
64'
64'
64'
68'
70'
70'
70'
71'
71'
71'
81'
J. Scally(Foul)
82'
87'
(Holding)W. McKennie
19'
39'
45'
46'
53'
59'
61'
62'
62'
64'
68'
70'
70'
70'
71'
71'
(Foul)J. Scally
81'
82'
87'
Statistics
52%Possession48%
12Shots21
5Shots on Target10
6Corners6
12Fouls21
1Offsides3
2Yellow Cards0
461Passes445
5Saves3
Head to Head
2
United States wins
1
Draws
5
Belgium wins
Goals: 10 - 13
