The United States Men’s National Team will face European powerhouses like Belgium and Portugal in March 2026, during a FIFA international window with friendly matches that promises a world-class level of competition. These matches will be an accurate indicator of the US team’s readiness for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. The confirmed match against Belgium is on March 28, 2026, and represents a high-level test against a team renowned for its technical talent and international experience. Days later, the United States will face Portugal, a dynamic and attacking team that demands total concentration for the full 90 minutes. For the USMNT, these matches are crucial, and they need these high-intensity games to reach peak competitive form.
🇺🇸 USA National Soccer Team
Under the guidance of coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team blends youth, European talent, and ambition: figures like Christian Pulisic lead the project, accompanied by attackers like Ricardo Pepi and Folarin Balogun, dynamic midfielders like Yunus Musah, and leaders like Tyler Adams. The USA has experienced ups and downs, reflecting that it is still refining its identity. Today, the goal is clear: to gain consistency, compete on equal terms with European powerhouses, and arrive at the 2026 World Cup not only as hosts, but as a team capable of making history in front of its own fans.
🇧🇪 Belgium National Soccer Team
Belgium comes into this match as one of the most consistent European teams in recent years, with a reputation for technical and creative football. They have faced each other several times, including a Round of 16 match at the 2014 World Cup, which Belgium won. They generally feature elite players from top European clubs, although lineups for friendlies can vary depending on availability and the coach’s strategy. We expect to see players of the caliber of Thibaut Courtois, Leandro Trossard, Diego Moreira, Jérémy Doku among others in action. This will be the USMNT’s first test of the year against a high-level European opponent in their final preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
🇵🇹 Portugal National Soccer Team
Portugal is traditionally one of the best European teams, with dynamic and attacks. They usually have elite players (stars from major European leagues), making them a very demanding opponent for the United States. Their style combines ball possession with fast counter-attacks. We trust the coach to ensure that his lineups allow us to enjoy the plays of Diogo Costa, Bruno Fernandes, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ruben Dias, Bruno Silva, and the entire squad that currently plays for the best teams in Europe.
These friendlies are seen as a more tactical challenge for the USMNT during the same March international window. For fans of great soccer, this is a unique opportunity: to see international stars live without leaving the country and experience the atmosphere leading up to a historic World Cup. Furthermore, these matches often feature special productions, fan activations, interactive experiences, and a pre-World Cup atmosphere that blends soccer, culture, and entertainment. Keep in mind that attending one of these matches means being part of the prelude to the biggest sporting event on the planet.
📅 March 28, 2026
⚽ Match: USA vs. Belgium
🏟️ Mercedes-Benz Stadium
📅 March 31, 2026
⚽ Match: USA vs. Portugal
🏟️ Mercedes-Benz Stadium
If you’re thinking of attending, do it for the complete experience: see how a World Cup team is built, support the national team at home, and experience matches that could easily be Round of 16 or Quarter-final matches in any World Cup.
March 2026 is shaping up to be the real start of the road to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada.
