Belgium overturned an early deficit to thrash the United States 5-2 in a World Cup warmup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, brutally exposing the Americans’ defensive frailties.
Belgium extended their unbeaten streak to ten matches after coming from behind to dismantle the United States in Atlanta.
Although Weston McKennie opened the scoring for the hosts in the 39th minute, the Red Devils responded emphatically through Zeno Debast and Amadou Onana.
A Charles De Ketelaere penalty and a late Dodi Lukébakio brace compounded a miserable afternoon for returning American goalkeeper Matt Turner.
The defeat marked a historic defensive collapse for the U.S., representing their first three-goal home loss after scoring first since 1959.
Playing before a disappointed crowd of over 66,000, the Americans struggled to contain Belgium’s clinical second-half surge despite a late consolation from Patrick Agyemang.
The Red Devils now turn their attention to a Tuesday clash against Mexico in Chicago following this dominant display.