Portugal defeats USMNT 2-0 in pre-World Cup 2026 friendly...

What’s Happening

Real talk: Playing in one of its final World Cup tuneups against European powerhouse Portugal, the USMNT falls again World Cup Countdown Italy Miss Out Again Englands rough Defeat New Zealands Big Shot Germanys Key Creative Force live Updated 4m ago Portugal defeats USMNT 2-0 in pre-World Cup 2026 friendly: Live updates and reaction Playing in one of its final World Cup tuneups against European powerhouse Portugal, the USMNT falls again The Athletic Live Team and more at 9:40 PM EDT Weston McKennie of the United States and Samu Costa of Portugal compete for the ball during tonights friendly.

Daniel Shirley · Senior Editor, Live United States falls to Portugal The United States men’s national team wrapped up the March international window with a 2-0 loss to Portugal in a World Cup tuneup. Francisco Trincao’s goal in the 36th minute put Portugal in front, and Joao Felix ‘s goal in the 59th minute gave the team complete control. (and honestly, same)

Bruno Fernandes had assists on both goals in a dominant showing from the Manchester United captain.

The Details

Com Check out The Athletic ’s full live coverage schedule for this week . GO FURTHER USA 0, Portugal 2: Decisive loss, Pulisic struggles cap last pre-World Cup window at 9:40 PM EDT Austin Green · Staff Writer, Live Pulisic: Taking a lot of positives from USMNT camp Christian Pulisic, after another rough outing for his country, struck an optimistic tone with TNT Sports post-match: 💬 “Obviously we’re dissappointed with the results, but to be honest, I’m taking a lot of positives from it.

I think we’re a lot closer than it may seem, and a couple things didn’t go our way. I still feel positive and I have belief in this team.

Why This Matters

We put a lot of pressure on them in the first half of both of the games. We were able to create chances. If I finish a couple of chances, which I know I’m going to, things are gonna be a bit different.

Sports analysts are already debating what this means for the competition.

The Bottom Line

If I finish a couple of chances, which I know I’m going to, things are gonna be a bit different. And just a couple moments where we lacked concentration and and wrapped up up giving up goals, but I feel like we’re right in the game and I feel good things coming.

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