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USMNT, Belgium Kits Cause Unlikely Clash, Confusion in Friendly
Both teams debuted light-colored World Cup kits that looked similar, causing confusion during Belgium’s 5-2 victory; officials had pre-approved the kit combination, sources said.
- On Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the USMNT and Belgium wore visually similar light-colored kits during their 5-2 match, causing widespread confusion as both teams debuted new World Cup jerseys that were difficult to distinguish from the stands and broadcasts.
- Despite prior approval from FIFA, the International Football Association Board requires teams to wear distinct colors under rule 4.3 in the Laws of the Game, yet neither team had alternative jerseys available at the venue to resolve the conflict.
- USMNT star Christian Pulisic called the situation "difficult to deal with," noting everyone was "a bit shocked," while Belgium goalscorer Amadou Onana labeled the visual clash "awful." Both quotes are exact from sources and attributed directly.
- Unable to change jerseys mid-match, the teams remained stuck with the conflicting kits; Belgium had already shipped unneeded equipment to Chicago for their upcoming game against Mexico, eliminating any viable option for a change.
- The USMNT returns to Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Tuesday for a match against Portugal, where the team aims to move past the kit debacle and 5-2 loss to refocus on World Cup preparations.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right4Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Right
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- 57% of the sources lean Right
57% Right
L 29%
14%
R 57%
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