The USMNT faced a tough test against Belgium, the strongest team they have played so far. In a result that raises plenty of questions, Belgium came out on top with a 5-2 victory in Atlanta.
After a promising first half where the USMNT had the better scoring opportunities, everything fell apart. Weston McKennie had put the team ahead with a set-piece goal, but a long-range strike just before halftime leveled the score and shifted the momentum.
Belgium dominated the second half, scoring three goals in 15 minutes to pull away. The rest of the match saw just one more goal for each side, making the final score 5-2 in a disappointing outing for the U.S.