"Francisco Trincão opened the scoring in the first half and João Félix added a goal in the second half with a sweet volley from the top of the penalty area from a set play."
"The U.S. coach made six changes to the team that lost to Belgium, with Christian Pulisic starting in a central role at the top of Pochettino's formation."
"Pochettino has two more warmup games with the USMNT before the start of the World Cup -- against Senegal on May 31 and Germany on June 6."
"The U.S. begins Group D play at the World Cup on June 12 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California, before playing Australia and Türkiye in its quest to reach the knockout rounds."
The United States suffered a 2-0 defeat against Portugal in a friendly match, concluding their March international window. Francisco Trincão scored in the first half, followed by João Félix's volley in the second half. This loss followed a 5-2 defeat to Belgium. Coach Mauricio Pochettino made six changes to the lineup, but Christian Pulisic continued his goal drought, being substituted at halftime. The U.S. has two more warmup matches before the World Cup begins on June 12 against Paraguay.
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