The United States men's national team faces Portugal in a 2026 international friendly at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Portugal took an early lead through Francisco Trincão in the 37th minute, with the first half ending 1-0. Christian Pulisic received a yellow card in stoppage time as the USMNT struggled to find their rhythm against the European side.

Portugal dominated possession at 62.1% compared to the USMNT's 37.9%, reflecting their control of the match. The game serves as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of future competitions, with the USMNT looking to bounce back from recent performances. The match is being broadcast across multiple platforms including TNT, truTV, and streaming services.

This friendly comes amid significant developments in international soccer, with England's manager Thomas Tuchel gaining clarity on his World Cup squad after recent matches. Meanwhile, Wales and Northern Ireland played to a 1-1 draw in another post-World Cup playoff friendly. The USMNT will need to improve their performance in the second half to avoid a disappointing result against the Portuguese side.