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Ben Steiner

USMNT vs. Portugal: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Tuesday night. It's the final chance to impress. With U.S. men’s national team manager Mauricio Pochettino set to name his roster for the 2026 World Cup in May, players will have their final opportunity to turn heads as the USMNT takes on Portugal in Atlanta.

After falling 5–2 to No. 9-ranked Belgium to open the March international window, the Stars and Stripes will look for a much more positive result when they take on the Portuguese, who are ranked fifth in the FIFA World Rankings.

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