US men's national team to host Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The U.S. men’s national soccer team will host four friendly matches as they kick off the next World Cup cycle. The games, scheduled for late September and early October, will feature opponents Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada across various U.S. cities. They will begin with Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Florida, followed by Chile on September 29 in St. Louis. The U.S. will resume its rivalry with Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, before facing Canada on October 6 in St. Paul, Minnesota. These matches mark the first action for the team since their round of 16 exit in the World Cup and after head coach Mauricio Pochettino signed a contract extension through 2030.
- •Matches occur over 11 days starting September 26.
- •Pochettino aims to engage fans and test the squad.
- •Broadcast partners include TNT and Peacock.
- •Finals will take place in Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
- 4:20 PMThe Guardian Sport — USMNT to face Mexico and Canada in friendlies to kick off 2030 World Cup cycle
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — US men to host Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to kick off next World Cup cycle
"Fall opponents also include Peru and Chile Matches set for 26 September to 6 October First games since Pochettino agreed to return The US men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil. The friendlies include games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in US cities that didn’t host World Cup action this summer. Continue reading...
"The U.S. men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil. The friendlies include games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in U.S. cities that didn’t host World Cup action this summer. The Americans will face Peru on Sept. 26 at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 4, 2026, 4:20 PMUSMNT to face Mexico and Canada in friendlies to kick off 2030 World Cup cycle
Fall opponents also include Peru and Chile Matches set for 26 September to 6 October First games since Pochettino agreed to return The US men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil. The friendlies include games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in US cities that didn’t host World Cup action this summer. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 3:01 PMUS men to host Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to kick off next World Cup cycle
The U.S. men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil. The friendlies include games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada in U.S. cities that didn’t host World Cup action this summer. The Americans will face Peru on Sept. 26 at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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