As Belgium looks toward Friday’s clash with Spain in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. men’s national team will have to wait a few more months before it returns to the pitch, likely in September.
After falling 4–1 to Belgium in an embarrassing effort in the round of 16, the USMNT will have to wait until friendlies and regional competitions resume to come back together, while plenty of questions hang over manager Mauricio Pochettino’s future and the entire player pool.
