The USMNT's 5-2 defeat against Belgium has raised concerns about the team's depth ahead of the World Cup on home soil. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino's team had been experimenting with different tactics in preparation for the upcoming tournament. Despite introducing a wide array of players into the fold, including Christian Pulisic, Antonee Robinson, and Johnny Cardoso, they failed to impress against Belgium. The team's back line also struggled, with a 1-0 lead turning into a 5-0 defeat. Despite these setbacks, Pochettinos remains hopeful about the USNNT's ability to rise to the occasion if they are missing key players. He emphasized that the team had upped the ante by booking Belgium, an important test but one they ultimately failed.