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Disappointing USMNT World Cup Tune-Up Games Offer Valuable Lessons
April 1, 2026
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The U.S. men's national soccer team's recent losses to Belgium and Portugal provide a wakeup call ahead of the World Cup, but the team says it welcomes the lessons learned.
The U.S. men's national soccer team (USMNT) faced a tough challenge in its recent World Cup tune-up games, losing 5-2 to Belgium and 2-0 to Portugal. While the results were disappointing, the team said they welcomed the lessons learned from these matches as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
The losses served as a wakeup call for the USMNT, highlighting areas where they need to improve in order to compete on the global stage. Weston McKennie, a key midfielder for the team, acknowledged that the games were a
Source: NPR
