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In the end, the difference between victory and defeat was in the second half. Belgium increased the intensity, found spaces more easily, and took advantage of every defensive lapse to extend their lead. The United States, on the other hand, struggled to maintain continuity in its play and found it difficult to sustain its attacking sequences. In the final minutes, Patrick Agyemang scored the second goal, although the result had already been largely decided.

Beyond the final score, the match delivered a clear takeaway.Especially in the year when the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held, the difficulty of maintaining a constant level throughout the match once again stands out as an issue. The challenge is not just to compete, but to do so with regularity and without lapses that can turn into significant gaps.

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important issues

Now, things change completely. In Atlanta, without the altitude factor, the pace tends to be more consistent, and physical conditions allow for a more balanced game.This opens up the possibility for Portugal to be in a stronger position to compete, unlike the game against Mexico, which presents an additional challenge for the United States.

For a team to stand out and take control, it must build confidence through what it produces on the field, produce decisive actions, and maintain consistency throughout the match.