Overview
- Portugal beat the United States 2-0 in Atlanta on Tuesday, with Francisco Trincão and João Félix scoring off Bruno Fernandes passes at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.
- Christian Pulisic’s scoreless run reached 20 straight games for club and country, including eight with the national team since November 2024, though he said he still feels close to a breakthrough.
- The defeat followed Saturday’s 5-2 loss to Belgium, highlighting defensive lapses and unclear tactics as an unmarked Félix finished Portugal’s second from a corner.
- Mauricio Pochettino shuffled the lineup with six changes and said the team is “not far away,” while goalkeeper Matt Freese stood out with three saves against Portugal.
- Pochettino will name his World Cup roster on May 26, with friendlies against Senegal on May 31 in Charlotte and Germany on June 6 in Chicago set to shape final decisions.