World Cup co-hosts USA host Belgium in an international friendly on Saturday as Mauricio Pochettino‘s side count down to the start of the showpiece event in June.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium serves as the backdrop for this fixture that sees the US, who have just four games until they kick-off against Paraguay on 13 June, take on Belgium, the team ranked ninth in the FIFA world rankings.
The hosts will have high hopes heading into the tournament, with a number of their squad plying their trade in Europe’s top leagues.
The team are currently unbeaten in their last five games, including an impressive 5-1 thrashing of Uruguay back in November.
For the visitors, while they can no longer call on the so-called Golden Generation, Rudi Garcia’s men are still a force to be reckoned with, boosted in no small way by the return of Kevin De Bruyne.
USA team news
The US are without the injured quartet of Tyler Adams, Haji Wright, Sergino Dest and Roman Celentano.
However, big-name stars Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie and Antonee Robinson all start.
Starting XI: Turner, Robinson, Tessmann, McKennie, Pulisic, Ream (C), Cardoso, Tillman, Balogun, Weah, McKenzie
Subs: Aaronson, Agyemang, Arfsten, Berhalter, Brady, Freeman, Freese, Morris, Pepi, Reyna, Roldan, Scally, Schulte, Trusty
Belgium team news
The big news from the Belgium camp is the return of De Bruyne from injury. The Napoli man starts and is named captain.
Romelu Lukaku pulled out of the squad due to injury, while Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is sidelined, replaced by Manchester United’s Senne Lammens.
Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard is also absent.
Belgium XI: Lammens, Debast, Mechele, De Cuyper, Meunier, Raskin, Onana, Doku, Saelemaekers, De Bruyne (C), De Ketelaere
Subs: Vandevoordt, Sels, Theate, Witsel, Tielemans, Openda, Lukebakio, De Winter, Seys, Stassin, Ngoy, Castagne, De Cat, Godts
Where to watch USA v Belgium: TV and online streams
USA versus Belgium kicks off at 7.30pm UK time (3.30pm local time) tomorrow. In the UK you can watch it on Premier Sports 2.
In the US, the game is being shown live on TNT and HBO Max. It can also be streamed Peacock.
Stats for USA v Belgium
- Belgium have lost just once since Rudi Garcia took charge in January 2025
- The US have not beaten European opposition since 2021
