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USMNT 0–2 Portugal — Back-to-Back Losses Raise Pre-World Cup Alarm

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The USMNT lost 0–2 to Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (att. 72,297). Goals from Francisco Trincão (37') and João Félix (59') exposed recurring defensive weaknesses. Portugal played without Ronaldo, Leão, and Diogo Costa. Combined with the 2–5 loss to Belgium on March 28, the US finished March camp 0–2 with a 2–7 aggregate — Pochettino's worst camp ahead of the home World Cup. The 26-man World Cup roster is due May 26; next friendly is May 31 vs Senegal in Charlotte.

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