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United States fall to Portugal in pre-World Cup friendly

1 Apr, 2026

United States fall to Portugal in pre-World Cup friendly:

The United States fell to Portugal, 2-0, in the final tune-up before head coach Mauricio Pochettino announces his squad for this summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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