Preview: USA vs Portugal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | International Friendly 2026
Can Portugal defeat the USA after 36 years?
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta gears up to host the international friendly fixture between the hosts of FIFA World Cup 2026, the United States of America (USA) and reigning UEFA Nations League champions Portugal.
The United States football team are coming off a 5-2 defeat to Belgium in the last game. Goals from McKennie and Agyemang were not enough as a brace from Lukebakio and goals from Debast, Onana and Ketelaere took Belgium to a big win.
Meanwhile, Portugal are coming after a goalless draw against Mexico. They had qualified for the FIFA World Cup in the most dominating campaign. They are led by former Belgium gaffer Roberto Martinez, who has previously went on to win the UEFA Nations League.
Kick-off:
- Location: Georgia, USA
- Stadium: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Date: Wednesday, 1 April
- Kick-off Time: 4:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Antonee Robinson (USA)
Nicknamed Jedi, the Fulham left back has plied his trade with Everton, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic before finding his new home in Craven Cottage. He was part of the USA team that went on to win the CONCACAF Nations League thrice, the most recent one being 2024.
Ruben Neves (Portugal)
The Al-Hilal midfielder has donned jerseys of FC Porto and Wolverhampton Wanderers before making a move to the Saudi Pro League. He played an integral part in helping the Portugal team win the UEFA Nations League twice in 2019 and 2025.
Match Facts
- Portugal last defeated the USA back in 1990.
- USA are unbeaten against their upcoming opponents in four games.
- These two sides last met back in 2017.
Betting Tips and Odds
- A Seleção das Quinas to win
- Joao Felix to score
- USA 1-3 Portugal
Injury and Team News
There are no absentees for the USA in the next game.
Rafael Leao, Cristiano Ronaldo and Rodrigo Mora missed making the Portugal team after being injured.
Head-to-Head
Total matches – 07
Portugal won – 02
USA won – 02
Matches drawn – 03
Predicted Lineups
USA predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Turner (GK); Weah, Ream, McKenzie, Robinson; Tessmann, Cardoso; Pulisic, McKennie, Tillman; Balogu
Portugal predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Silva (GK); Nunes, Silva, Veiga, Mendes; Neves, Samu; Conceicao, Fernandes, Joao Felix; Ramos
Match Prediction
We expect the game to end in the visiting team’s favour. They have a strong squad, including the likes of Ruben Neves, Bruno and Joao Felix.They are heavy favourites to win the game comfortably.
Prediction: USA 1-3 Portugal
Telecast Details
Portugal – DAZN
USA – TNT
UK – Premier Sports 2
When and where is this friendly match?
The venue is Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia. It will be played on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, at 4:30 am IST.
Where and how to watch this game in the UK?
Premier Sports can be used to watch all the games live.
Where and how to watch this friendly in the USA?
People can tune into TNT to watch the match live.
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