United States of America Was eliminated after losing the second consecutive match on Tuesday 2-0 To portugal in a friendly match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to conclude the March international window.
This was America’s eighth consecutive defeat against European competition.
Francisco Trincao Started the scoring in the first half and joao felix Added a goal with a sweet volley from the top of the penalty area from a set play in the second half.
The Americans were losing 5-2. belgium in their final matches on Saturday before Mauricio Pochettino announces his World Cup squad on May 26.
American coach made six changes in the team that lost to Belgium Christian Pulisic Starting in a central role at the top of Pochettino’s formation. The tactical change did not help Pulisic break out of his scoring slump, as he was substituted at halftime for the U.S.’s eighth consecutive game without a goal. He has also not scored a goal for club team AC Milan since December 28.
Portugal was playing without its two top stars Cristiano Ronaldowho is injured, and Bernardo SilvaWho were not part of the team for the March window.
But Roberto Martínez’s team still had plenty of talent throughout the field and disappointed all of America. Apart from a few opportunities from afar, the US did not have many clear visions.
Matthew Freeze Played forward in goal for America matt turnerWho started against Belgium and made several clutch saves to keep the final score from being more one-sided than it already was.
Pochettino has two more practice matches with the US before the World Cup starts – against senegal On 31st May and Germany On 6th June.
Group D game against America in the World Cup will start from June 12. paraguay In Inglewood, California before playing Australia And turkiye In an attempt to reach the knockout round.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
