USMNT's Bold World Cup Build-Up: Belgium, Portugal & Germany Stage a Summer Tune-Up
The United States men's national team will wrap up its World Cup preparations with a slate of high-profile friendlies against Belgium, Portugal and Germany. Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team opens in Atlanta on March 28 and hosts Portugal on March 31 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. A May 31 Charlotte match and a June 6 clash with Germany in Chicago complete the tune-up. The World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, runs from June 11 to July 19, with the US opening in Los Angeles.