With just four games to go until the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match, the pressure is ramping up on both the U.S. men’s national team and Belgium ahead of their Saturday friendly clash in Atlanta.
The match marks the first game of 2026 for both nations, as they look to put the final touches on rosters and tactics with an eye on making deep runs at this summer’s tournament. The USMNT is riding strong form after winning four of its last five matches in 2025, while Belgium enters on a nine-match undefeated streak dating back to a 3–1 loss to Ukraine on March 20, 2025.
