Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Kick-off Time: 15:30 (Local) / 19:30 (GMT)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
Referee: Ivan Barton (El Salvador)
Where to Watch Online & TV
- United States: FOX Sports 1 (English) / Univision & TUDN (Spanish)
- Streaming: FuboTV, Peacock, and the FOX Sports App
- Belgium: RTBF / VTM 2
- Global: 20Bet Live Tracker (Featuring real-time xG, attack pressure maps, and live match data)
H2H Statistics & Recent Form
- Historical Edge: Belgium has dominated this fixture in the modern era, winning all three meetings since 2011, including the legendary 2014 World Cup Round of 16 clash.
- USA Form (W-W-W-D-W): The USMNT is currently on a 9-match unbeaten run. Pochettino has turned them into a scoring machine, failing to find the net in only one of their last 12 outings.
- Belgium Form (W-D-W-D-W): Under Rudi Garcia, the Red Devils are also undefeated in their last five matches. They arrive in Atlanta following a clinical qualifying campaign where they averaged over 2.5 goals per game.
Team News & Lineups
United States:
Mauricio Pochettino faces a significant midfield headache. Tyler Adams is officially out with a quadriceps injury. Defensively, Chris Richards and Miles Robinson are also sidelined, forcing a likely start for Mark McKenzie.
- Predicted XI: Freese; Scally, McKenzie, Ream, Lund; McKennie, Tessmann, Cardoso; Pulisic (C), Balogun, Weah.
Belgium:
The Red Devils are without Leandro Trossard, but the “old guard” of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku are expected to start alongside the electric Jérémy Doku.
- Predicted XI: Sels; Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans (C); Bakayoko, De Bruyne, Doku; Lukaku.
Betting Analysis & Tips
Over/Under Analysis: High Scoring Expectations
Statistically, both teams are offensive powerhouses. The USA has cleared the Over 2.5 goals line in 61% of their home games this season, while Belgium has scored 3+ goals in six of their last nine matches. Given the “experimental” nature of friendly defenses, we expect plenty of goalmouth action.
Corners: The Belgian Specialty
Belgium is currently the highest-ranking team in Europe for corner volume, taking an average of 6.79 corners per game. If you are looking at the corner markets, the Red Devils are likely to dominate this category, especially with Doku and Bakayoko forcing deflections on the wings.
Yellow & Red Cards: Disciplined Battle
Despite the intensity, both nations have relatively clean disciplinary records. USA averages just 1.16 yellow cards per match. However, the high-speed transitions of the USMNT might force the Belgian veteran defenders into tactical fouls. We expect a moderate card count, likely centered in the midfield pivot.
Penalty Watch: High Probability
With the trickery of Christian Pulisic and Jérémy Doku attacking the penalty area, the likelihood of a mistimed tackle is high. Both teams have a history of winning penalties in high-pressure matches, making this a market worth watching during the live broadcast.
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