US lose 5-2 to Belgium in rude awakening for World Cup hostsATLANTA, March 29, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - 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. Just 75 days before the World Cup kicks off, the Americans took an early lead against the world's ninth-ranked team, with Weston McKennie slotting in to the delight of a packed 67,000 Atlanta crowd. The US will play all of its games at the World Cup on home soil, further raising expectations. But fans shelling out to support the home team will expect to see far more than they witnessed on Saturday. Lukebakio added Belgium's fifth before Ricardo Pepi took advantage of some sloppy late defending to set up Agyemang.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 29, 2026 03:10 UTC