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Atlanta builds toward USA-Portugal match with fan events, World Cup preview
Ronaldo is sidelined with a hamstring injury, leaving Portugal without its captain as the No. 5-ranked team faces the United States.
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the United States Men's National Soccer Team faces Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, though Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the match due to a hamstring injury.
- Portugal manager Roberto Martinez defended the 41-year-old forward, stating, "He's not just a 41-year-old player; he's a player who's hungry to improve every day," while confirming Ronaldo remains captain.
- Following a recent loss, USMNT manager Mauricio Pochettino aims to refine tactics before the 2026 World Cup, with Center-back Chris Richards potentially returning to provide defensive help.
- Atlanta officials emphasized the city's readiness for major events, as Dan Corso, with the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, noted, "Atlanta and our city and our state do big events very well."
- Facing the world's fifth-ranked team provides a critical test for the United States before the 2026 World Cup, offering a final opportunity for players to secure roster spots.
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The United States faced Portugal tonight in Atlanta for a pre-World Cup 2026 game.
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