Atlanta, March 28, 2026 (AFP) - US lose 5-2 to Belgium in rude awakening for World Cup hosts

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2026-03-29

The United States were routed 5-2 by Belgium on Saturday in a humbling defeat for Mauricio Pochettino's team as they prepare to co-host this summer's World Cup. The thrashing comes as a brutal reality check for the Americans, who have high hopes of a deep run in the upcoming tournament but were found severely lacking once again when facing top European opposition. Just 75 days before the World Cup kicks off, the Americans took an early lead again......

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