The friendly between the United States National Team and the Belgium National Team promises to be one of the most attractive of the FIFA International Match Calendar, with figures such as Christian Pulisic and Kevin De Bruyne heading the possible line-ups. Although there is no point at stake, the match serves as a serious test for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In addition, Belgium will be the next opponent of MexicoUnited States arrives with good feelings after thrashing Uruguay 5-1 in its last friendly, showing an offensive and dynamic version under the command of Mauricio Pochettino. With no qualifiers to play as host, each match is key to fine-tune details and measure their real level.
Belgium, on the other hand, arrives with the confidence of a solid qualification in Europe. The Red Devils finished their group unbeaten and are coming off a resounding 7-0 win over Liechtenstein. With an experienced core, they are looking to maintain their status as one of the most competitive teams on the continent
Possible United States lineup for their friendly against Belgium
The American team could opt for a balanced lineup, with speed on the flanks and an in-form striker, as well as the inclusion of Christian Pulisic. This will be the possible USA XI:
- Matt Turner
- Alex Freeman
- Chris Richards
- Tim Ream
- Antonee Robinson
- Weston McKennie
- Tanner Tessmann
- Gio Reyna
- Christian Pulisic
- Tim Weah
- Folarin Balogun
Possible Belgium lineup for the friendly against the United States
The Belgian national team will have to face the United States and Mexico without Thibaut Courtois, which means a very sensitive loss. Even so, the Red Devils will have several stars for these friendlies. This is Belgium’s possible lineup:
- Matz Sels
- Timothy Castagne
- Arthur Theate
- Zeno Debast
- Thomas Meunier
- Amadou Onana
- Youri Tielemans
- Kevin De Bruyne
- Jeremy Doku
- Romelu Lukaku
- Leandro Trossard
When is the United States vs Belgium match?
The friendly match between the United States and Belgium is scheduled for:
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Where to watch USA vs Belgium?
For fans in the United States, the English-language broadcast will be available on TNT and truTV on television, while streaming will be available live on Max (HBO Max). If you prefer Spanish-language coverage, the match will be broadcast by Telemundo and Universo, with the option to enjoy it via streaming through the Peacock platform.
More than just a friendly, this match will be a snapshot of the moment for both teams. If the US manages to impose its rhythm, it can compete on an equal footing; if Belgium controls the ball, its quality could tip the balance. It is a perfect test ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
