Belgium Dazes the USA: Five-Goal Fiesta in Atlanta Preps for World Cup 2026

Match highlights

In Atlanta, Belgium overwhelmed host USA 5-2 in a friendly as both teams tune up for the 2026 World Cup staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

The Americans struck first, with Weston McKennie scoring in the 39th minute, before Belgium fired in five goals to take control.

Zino Debast opened the Belgian scoring in the 45th minute, followed by Amadou Onana in the 53rd. Charles De Ketelaere converted a penalty in the 59th, and Dodi Lukebakio added goals in the 68th and 82nd minutes. The US pulled one back late to end the match at 5-2.

World Cup 2026 prep

The victory provides Belgium with a strong boost as they head into their World Cup group alongside New Zealand, Egypt, and Iran.

USA will take positives from the performance and look to tighten defense while sharpening its attacking play.

Punchline 1: If Belgium keeps this scoring form, even the goals might start filing tax returns.

Punchline 2: The USA learned that when Belgium arrives with a five-goal banquet, the dessert is not optional.