USA vs Belgium Highlights and Goals

Friendlies

7:30 PMMarch 28, 2026

Friendly International

USA

Show Score

2 – 5

HT:(1 – 1)

Belgium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Referee: Esteban Ostojich, Uruguay

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How did the teams perform?

USA

World Class
0


Solid
0


Bang Average
0


Lucky
0


Shocking
0

0
Total Votes

Belgium

World Class
0


Solid
0


Bang Average
0


Lucky
0


Shocking
0

Match Stats
Lineups
Head-2-Head
Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

52%

48%

0.00

Expected goals (xG)

0.00

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

12

Total shots

21

5

Shots on target

10

6

Shots off target

4

1

Blocked shots

7

9

Shots inside box

14

3

Shots outside box

7

6

Corner kicks

6

1

Offsides

3

Passing

461

Total passes

445

394 (85%)

Accurate passes

379 (85%)

Discipline

12

Fouls

21

2

Yellow cards

0

0

Red cards

0

5

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

USA

4-2-3-1

1
G

Matt Turner



6.3

5
D

Antonee Robinson

39′

6.9

13
D

Tim Ream (C)



6.2

22
D

Mark McKenzie



6.2

21
D

Timothy Weah



6.2

6
M

Tanner Tessmann



6.9

15
M

Johnny Cardoso



6.6

10
M

Christian Pulišić



6.7

17
M

Malik Tillman



7.0

8
M

Weston McKennie


19′ Holding

39′


6.7

20
F

Folarin Balogun



6.3

Substitutes

11
M

Brenden Aaronson

23
M

Aidan Morris

2
D

Auston Trusty

24
G

Matthew Freese

27
G

Patrick Schulte

26
G

Chris Brady

9
F

Ricardo Pepi

87′
71′ Replaced by C. Pulisic



6.9

25
F

Patrick Agyemang

87′

71′ Replaced by F. Balogun



7.5

19
D

Joseph Scally


81′
Foul


71′ Replaced by M. Tillman



6.2

7
M

Giovanni Reyna


70′ Replaced by W. McKennie



6.2

18
F

Maximilian Arfsten


64′ Replaced by A. Robinson



6.6

14
M

Sebastian Berhalter


64′ Replaced by T. Weah



6.3

16
D

Alexander Freeman


64′ Replaced by T. Tessmann



6.2

4
M

Cristian Roldán


46′ Replaced by J. Cardoso



6.9

Coach

Mauricio Pochettino

Belgium

4-2-3-1

1
G

Senne Lammens



6.6

5
D

Maxim De Cuyper



6.9

4
D

Brandon Mechele



6.9

2
D

Zeno Debast

45′


7.7

15
D

Thomas Meunier

68′

7.5

24
M

Amadou Onana

53′


7.2

23
M

Nicolas Raskin



6.6

11
M

Jérémy Doku



7.2

7
M

Kevin De Bruyne (C)



7.0

22
M

Alexis Saelemaekers

53′

7.6

17
F

Charles De Ketelaere

59′


7.3

Substitutes

19
F

Lucas Stassin

3
D

Arthur Theate

13
G

Matz Sels

12
G

Maarten Vandevoordt

26
F

Mika Godts


70′ Replaced by J. Doku



7.3

8
M

Youri Tielemans


70′ Replaced by K. De Bruyne



4.9

6
D

Axel Witsel


70′ Replaced by N. Raskin



6.5

25
M

Nathan De Cat


70′ Replaced by A. Onana



6.5

21
D

Timothy Castagne


70′ Replaced by T. Meunier



6.6

9
F

Loïs Openda


62′ Replaced by C. De Ketelaere



6.3

14
F

Dodi Lukebakio

68′
82′

62′ Replaced by A. Saelemaekers



8.5

16
D

Koni De Winter


62′ Replaced by B. Mechele



6.7

20
D

Nathan Ngoy


62′ Replaced by Z. Debast



6.7

18
D

Joaquin Seys


61′ Replaced by M. De Cuyper



6.3

Coach

Rudi Garcia

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – Belgium unleashed a dominant second-half display to overpower the USA 5-2 in a friendly international at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dodi Lukebakio proved the hero for the Red Devils, scoring twice to seal a commanding victory after a close first half.

The anticipated friendly saw both nations test their squads ahead of crucial upcoming fixtures. The USA, playing on home soil, aimed to show their growing strength. Belgium arrived with their reputation as a strong European team, ready to make a statement.

The first half saw an even contest, with the home side showing flashes of promise. USA midfielder Weston McKennie received a yellow card in the 19th minute for holding. He then gave the hosts the lead in the 39th minute, guiding home a finish following a good pass from Antonee Robinson.

However, Belgium responded quickly to level the score just before the break. Zeno Debast found the net in the 45th minute, ensuring a level score at halftime. This late equalizer shifted momentum towards the visitors.

At halftime, the score was 1-1, but Belgium had started to assert themselves. The USA needed to tighten their defence and maintain their attacking impetus. However, the Red Devils emerged from the tunnel with renewed energy and tactical adjustments.

Belgium seized control immediately in the second half. Midfielder Amadou Onana fired them ahead in the 53rd minute, converting an assist from Alexis Saelemaekers. Their pressure soon brought more goals, leaving the USA defence scrambling.

Just six minutes later, Charles De Ketelaere extended Belgium’s lead from the penalty spot in the 59th minute. This goal gave the visitors a comfortable two-goal lead. Belgium then made a flurry of substitutions, adding fresh attacking options.

Substitute Dodi Lukebakio quickly made an impact, adding to the scoring in the 68th minute. He finished a precise pass from Thomas Meunier, putting Belgium in firm command. The USA also brought on several new players, seeking to change the game’s flow.

Lukebakio was not done, completing his double in the 82nd minute with another well-taken goal. His second strike underscored Belgium’s dominance and finishing ability. USA substitute Patrick Agyemang managed a late consolation goal in the 87th minute, assisted by Ricardo Pepi, but it was too little, too late.

Belgium’s victory was statistically supported, recording 21 total shots with 10 on target, while the USA had 12 shots with 5 on target. Despite the USA holding 52% possession, Belgium made their chances count. Dodi Lukebakio earned the highest rating for his two-goal performance.

This result offers a clear lesson for the USA as they continue their development on the international stage. Belgium, meanwhile, demonstrated their depth and attacking firepower, reinforcing their status as a formidable opponent in the international football landscape.

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