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.

Updated on: 1 April 2026 3:19 pm

Published at: 1 April 2026 3:19 pm

USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-USA's Christian Pulisic

USA's Christian Pulisic (10) moves against Portugal's Joao Cancelo during the first half of an international friendly soccer match in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-Portugals Renato Veiga

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

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-USAs Max Arfsten

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

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-USAs Gio Reyna

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

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-Portugals Joao Felix

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

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-USAs Weston McKennie

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

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-Portugals goalkeeper Jose Sa

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

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-Portugal teammates

Portugal teammates celebrate a goal against the USA during the first half of an international friendly soccer match, in Atlanta. | Photo: AP/Mike Stewart

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-USA goalkeeper Matt Freese

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

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USA Vs Portugal FIFA International Friendly-USAs Timothy Weah

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