USA Vs Portugal, FIFA International Friendly 2026: Clinical European Selecao Down Stars & Stripes
Portugal wrapped up their international window with a professional 2-0 win over the USA in front of 72,000 fans in Atlanta. Mauricio Pochettino’s side started brightly, with Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie forcing early openings, but they were punished for their profligacy. Francisco Trincao opened the scoring following a slick Bruno Fernandes assist, before half-time substitute Joao Felix doubled the lead with a thunderous half-volley from a corner. The defeat marks the eighth consecutive loss for the USMNT against European opposition, leaving the co-hosts searching for answers with their World Cup roster announcement looming in May.
Portugal's Renato Veiga (13) hits the ball against USA's Folarin Balogun (20) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
USA's Max Arfsten (18) reacts to losing against Portugal during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
USA's Gio Reyna (7) hits the ball against Portugal's Joao Felix (10) during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
Portugal's Joao Felix kicks (10) a goal againmst USA goalkeeper Matt Freese during the second half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
USA's Weston McKennie (8) lies injured against Portugal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
Portugal's goalkeeper Jose Sa (12) reacts to play against USA during the second half of an international friendly soccer match,in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
Portugal teammates celebrate a goal against the USA during the first half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
USA goalkeeper Matt Freese (24) makes a save against Portugal during the first half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
USA's Timothy Weah (21) drives past Portugal's Joao Cancelo (20) during the first half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart
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