The United State’s Men’s National Team returns to action when it takes on Belgium in an international friendly, the first of two exhibitions in three days in the final international window before the run-in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
US manager Mauricio Pochettino’s 27-player squad includes a healthy Ricardo Pepi for the two friendlies at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which includes a Tuesday match against Portugal.
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USMNT midfielder Malik Tillman (17) celebrates a goal with teammates during a group stage match of the 2025 Gold Cup at PayPal Park.
Belgium comes in as the No. 9 team in the world in the latest FIFA rankings.
USMNT vs. Belgium international friendly
The United States Men’s National Team takes on Belgium in a friendly that serves as a run-in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. MT/2:30 p.m. CT at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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How to watch US vs Belgium in pre-2026 FIFA World Cup international friendly
The USMNT game with Beligum will be televised on TBS at 1:30 p.m. MT/2:30 p.m. CT.
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USMNT vs Belgium channel, start time, streaming
When: Saturday, March 28
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, Georgia)
Time: 1:30 p.m. MT/2:30 p.m. CT
USMNT, Belgium rankings
The US is ranked 15th in the latest FIFA world rankings. Belgium is ranked 9th.
US vs. Belgium odds
US +180. Belgium +125. Tie +260. Goals over/under: 2 1/2.
USMNT schedule
March 28 friendly: US vs Belgium, Atlanta, 1:30 p.m. MT/2:30 p.m. CT, TBS
March 31 friendly: US vs. Portugal, Atlanta, 3 p.m. MT/4 p.m. CT
May 31 friendly: US vs. Senegal, Charlotte, 1:30 p.m. MT/2:30 p.m. CT
June 6 friendly: US vs. Germany, Chicago, 12:30 p.m. MT/1:30 p.m. CT
June 12 World Cup: US vs Paraguay, Los Angeles, 7 p.m. MT/6 p.m. CT
June 19 World Cup: US vs. Australia, Seattle, 1 p.m. MT/2 p.m. CT
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June 25 World Cup: US vs. Türkiye/Kosovo, Los Angeles, 8 p.m. MT/ 9 p.m. CT
Bret Bloomquist can be reached at bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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