Portugal Defeats USA 2-0 in Pre-World Cup Friendly
Portugal bested the United States with a 2-0 win in a soccer friendly. Francisco Trincao and Joao Felix scored for Portugal, handing the U.S. its eighth straight loss to European teams. American star Christian Pulisic struggled to find form, as the team prepares for the upcoming World Cup.
- Country:
- United States
In a soccer friendly, Portugal secured a confident 2-0 victory over the United States, marking the eighth consecutive defeat for the Americans against European teams. Francisco Trincao opened the scoring in the 37th minute, and Joao Felix extended the lead with a goal in the 59th minute.
U.S. star Christian Pulisic, shifted from his usual wing position to the top of the attack, failed to capitalize on scoring chances during the first half. The U.S. team, which has struggled against European opponents, looks ahead to the World Cup without much-needed momentum.
Preparing for the global tournament, the U.S. national team, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, previously announced their World Cup roster. They will conduct final warm-up matches against Senegal and Germany before facing Australia in their World Cup opener.
Google News