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Portugal vs. USA: Ronaldo's 2026 Return in Atlanta!

11/17/2025

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The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) will announce an exhibition match between the United States and Portugal in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in March 2026.
Portugal qualified for the World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia.
The match marks Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the United States, his first there since 2014.
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino aims to finalize his squad ahead of the tournament.

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The United States Soccer Federation (USSF) and the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) will announce an exhibition match between the United States and Portugal in Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium in March 2026.
Portugal qualified for the World Cup with a 9-1 victory over Armenia.
The match marks Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the United States, his first there since 2014.
U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino aims to finalize his squad ahead of the tournament.