Belgium defeated the US 5-2 in an international soccer friendly in Atlanta after a second-half collapse by the hosts.Mauricio Pochettino faced criticism for defensive vulnerabilities as Weston McKennie and Patrick Agyemang scored for the Americans while Dodi Lukebakio netted twice for the visitors.This match serves as a FIFA sanctioned assessment before the 2026 World Cup roster is announced in May ahead of the tournament opener against Paraguay.