Belgium's players celebrate a goal on their way to a 5-2 thrashing of the United States in a pre-World Cup friendly Credit: Kevin C. Cox / Getty Images via AFP

The United States were routed 5-2 by Belgium on Saturday in a humbling defeat for Mauricio Pochettino’s team as they prepare to co-host this summer’s World Cup.

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