USA vs Belgium Prediction 28.03.2026 | International Friendly
United States
Kick off:
Date:
Belgium
1
3.10
X
3.59
2
2.39
Contents
- Competition: Friendlies
- Date: Saturday, 28th, March 2026
- Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20.30 CET
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
In a high-profile rehearsal for this summer's showpiece event, the USA welcome Belgium to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday evening for a glamour international friendly.
Both nations enter this fixture with one eye firmly on the 2026 World Cup, seeking to fine-tune their tactical setups and assess squad depth before the global spotlight shifts to North American soil.
United States vs Belgium Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Belgium
2 : 1
United States
World Cup
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United States
2 : 4
Belgium
Friendly International
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Belgium
1 : 0
United States
Friendly International
The history of encounters between these national sides stretches back to 1930, when the United States defeated Belgium 3-0 for their only victory in this matchup, while the Red Devils have since responded with five straight wins, highlighted by a 2-1 extra-time success at the 2014 World Cup.
United States team overview
The United States men's national soccer team head into the 2026 calendar year riding a wave of confidence and momentum under Mauricio Pochettino, having closed out the previous campaign in emphatic fashion with a five-match unbeaten run, highlighted by a commanding 5-1 dismantling of Uruguay national football team.
The Stars and Stripes have undergone a clear tactical transformation since Pochettino’s appointment, shifting away from a rigid possession-based approach toward a far more aggressive high-pressing system, a change that has yielded an impressive average of 2.4 goals per game across their last five international outings.
A fixture at Mercedes-Benz Stadium—a venue set to host a World Cup 2026 semi-final—offers a valuable litmus test for the Americans, providing an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to sustain that intensity against elite opposition such as Belgium national football team.
Meanwhile, Antonee Robinson is in line for a return to the squad for the first time since November 2024 after recovering from injury, with the Fulham F.C. full-back expected to deliver a significant boost to the defensive unit.
Last matches of United States
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United States
5 : 1
Uruguay
Friendly International
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United States
2 : 1
Australia
Friendly International
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United States
1 : 1
Ecuador
Non-FIFA Friendlies
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United States
2 : 0
Japan
Friendly International
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United States
0 : 2
Korea Republic
Friendly International
United States lineup
Goalkeeper
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16
Matt Freese
Defenders
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6
Auston Trusty
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3
Mark McKenzie
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26
Chris Richards
Midfielders
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33
Antonee Robinson
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22
Weston McKennie
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15
Tanner Tessmann
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22
Timothy Weah
Forwards
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11
Brenden Aaronson
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10
Christian Pulisic
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9
Folarin Balogun
Belgium team overview
In contrast, Belgium arrive in North America having emphatically secured their World Cup berth, finishing top of UEFA Group J and capping their qualification campaign with a dominant 7-0 rout of Liechtenstein, a result that underlined the sheer depth of their attacking arsenal.
The Red Devils are currently navigating an intriguing transitional phase under Rudi Garcia, yet results have remained consistently strong, with Belgium unbeaten across their last nine competitive outings (W6 D3), while seamlessly integrating dynamic young talents such as Jeremy Doku into a system that still leans on the composure and creativity of Kevin De Bruyne.
This friendly encounter represents a crucial reconnaissance exercise for the Belgian side, as they look to adapt to North American conditions and synthetic surfaces ahead of their upcoming World Cup 2026 group-stage fixtures against Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand.
A cornerstone of Belgium’s recent success has been their defensive solidity, with the blossoming partnership between Wout Faes and Zeno Debast conceding just three goals across their last six competitive matches, and both are expected to feature from the outset in Saturday’s friendly.
Last matches of Belgium
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Belgium
7 : 0
Liechtenstein
WC Qualification Europe
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Kazakhstan
1 : 1
Belgium
WC Qualification Europe
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Wales
2 : 4
Belgium
WC Qualification Europe
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Belgium
0 : 0
North Macedonia
WC Qualification Europe
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Belgium
6 : 0
Kazakhstan
WC Qualification Europe
Belgium lineup
Goalkeeper
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13
Matz Sels
Defenders
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21
Timothy Castagne
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3
Arthur Theate
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4
Brandon Mechele
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15
Thomas Meunier
Midfielders
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23
Nicolas Raskin
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10
Kevin De Bruyne
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8
Youri Tielemans
Forwards
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11
Jérémy Doku
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17
Charles De Ketelaere
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22
Alexis Saelemaekers
Prediction
Under Mauricio Pochettino, the Stars and Stripes have developed a tenacious, high-pressing identity that is likely to rattle a Belgian backline that, while experienced, has occasionally looked susceptible to sustained intensity from elite opposition.
However, the Red Devils possess a surplus of technical ingenuity in the final third, and even in the absence of their record-breaking veterans, the sheer explosiveness of Jeremy Doku and the clinical movement of Lois Openda should ensure that the hosts' defensive resolve is thoroughly examined.
While the USA will be desperate to secure a statement victory on home soil to ignite World Cup fever, Belgium’s nine-game unbeaten streak and their ability to dominate the middle of the park through Youri Tielemans suggest a stalemate is the most plausible outcome. Expect a goal-laden affair where tactical experimentation and individual brilliance take center stage, ultimately leaving both managers with plenty of positives to take into the summer.
Three Reasons we expect BTTS - Yes
- The United States men's national soccer team have registered 2+ goals in 4 of their last 5 international outings.
- Four consecutive matches involving the United States men's national soccer team have produced BTTS.
- Belgium national football team have scored 4+ goals in 5 of their last 7 outings.
Main prediction United States - Belgium
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.61
