USMNT vs. Portugal to battle in pre-World Cup friendly. Here's how to watch The U.S. men's national team will meet Portugal to close out the March international break. Here's everything to know. Mauricio Pochettino is an Argentine soccer manager who has taken over the head job of the United States men’s national soccer team vacated by Greg Berhalter. Here are five things you may not know about Pochettino as he prepares to don the red, white and blue. After coming into 2026 on a high note thanks to solid wins to end 2025, the first matchup of the new year did not go well...at all.The U.S. lost to Belgium 5-2 on Saturday despite taking the lead through Weston McKennie in the 39th minute. The scoreline was 5-1 until Patrick Agyemang added a second in the 87th minute, with Belgium scoring four in the second half.may need to rethink his GK1 choice. Tim Weah also started at right-back instead of his usual right-wing spot for the national team, but having Sergino Dest back would likely change that. While the starters held up well against a Belgian side that included Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku and Amadou Onana, among others, the difference in bench quality was stark.players Cristian Roldan, Max Arfsten, Sebastian Berhalter and Alex Freeman came off the bench for the U.S., but were far from the standard needed. Fortunately for the U.S., friendlies don't have too many tangible consequences compared to tournaments and qualifiers, but Pochettino was issued major warning signs for the roster quality he picks come the summer's Next up is a friendly against Portugal, who were held to a goalless draw vs. Mexico. Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes and more stars featured in that game and will give the U.S. a similar tough test. Here's everything to know to catch the U.S.-Portugal matchup:The U.S. and Portugal will meet on Tuesday, March 31.Where is the USMNT vs. Portugal game?Where to watch the USMNT vs. Portugal game online, on TV The game will be broadcast in English on TNT and truTV, while Telemundo and NBC's Universo will carry it in Spanish.No, Ronaldo was not called up to the Portugal March squad due to a minor muscle injury.