In a thrilling pre-World Cup friendly, the United States men's national soccer team secured a 3-2 victory over Senegal in Charlotte. The match marked a significant turnaround for the US, who had faced disappointing losses in previous games against Belgium and Portugal. Sergino Dest kicked off the scoring early, followed by Christian Pulisic, who ended a five-month goal drought, scoring after a well-placed through ball from Ricardo Pepi. Despite Pulisic's resurgence, Senegal's Sadio Mane struck twice, exposing some defensive weaknesses in the US squad. Folarin Balogun netted the decisive goal shortly after halftime, solidifying the US's lead. Coach Mauricio Pochettino's decision to make ten substitutions at halftime proved effective, as the team displayed renewed energy and offensive prowess. Pulisic expressed satisfaction with the performance, emphasizing the team's intensity and potential for further improvement ahead of the World Cup.