The friendly matches within the framework of the FIFA Days in March are full of unexpected results and historical events. Zamin.uz presents the latest news in world football and details of sensational defeats.
The match against Belgium was a real "cold shower" for the USA team, one of the hosts of the 2026 World Cup. The team led by Mauricio Pochettino suffered a crushing defeat in front of its fans.
Match chronicle: Goal show
The meeting was completely dominated by the Belgians and ended with a score of 2:5.
- For the USA: Weston McKennie (39') and Patrick Agyemang (87') scored.
- For Belgium: Zeno Debaste (45'), Amadou Onana (53'), Charles De Quetelare (59' pen.) and Dodi Lukebakio (68', 82') scored.
Team USA:
1. Matt Turner, 21. Timothy Weah, 22. Mark McKenzie, 13. Tim Ream, 5. Antonee Robinson, 15. Johnny Cardoso, 6. Tanner Tessmann, 8. Weston McKennie, 17. Malik Tillman, 10. Christian Pulisic, 20. Folarin Balogun.
Belgium:
1. Senne Lammens, 15. Thomas Meunier, 2. Zeno Debast, 4. Brandon Mechele, 5. Maxim De Cuyper, 23. Nicolas Raskin, 24. Amadou Onana, 22. Alexis Saelemaekers, 7. Kevin De Bruyne, 11. Jeremy Doku, 17. Charles De Ketelaere.
Historical fact: This was the heaviest defeat for the US team on home soil since 1959. It became clear that Pochettino still has a lot of work to do before the World Cup.
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