USA and Peru play international friendly in Orlando on September 26
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The US men's national team will face Peru in an international friendly on September 26 at Orlando City's Inter.co Stadium. This match marks the beginning of the US's 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle, featuring a young squad with 13 MLS players, including several under 21. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino is evaluating new talent, as key veterans are absent from the lineup. Peru, under new manager Mano Menezes, is also preparing for the 2030 cycle after missing the last World Cup, with a squad that includes MLS player Wilder Cartagena and veteran goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. This match is part of a broader international window, with more fixtures to follow for both teams.
- •Match will take place on September 26 at 4:30 PM ET.
- •USA's squad features 28 players, including 13 from MLS.
- •Key US players Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Folarin Balogun are absent.
- •Peru is led by new coach Mano Menezes after missing the 2026 World Cup.
- •The US will also face Chile, Mexico, and Canada in upcoming matches.
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Canada vs. Chile: How to watch, stream international friendly
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — USA vs. Peru: How to watch, stream international friendly
"By Jaime UribarriCanada officially kick off their 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle on Saturday by hosting Chile in an international friendly at Toronto FC's BMO Field.How to watch & streamCanada: TSN, RDS, O...
"By Ari LiljenwallA youthful US men's national team begins their 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle on Saturday with an international friendly against Peru at Orlando City's Inter.co Stadium.How to watch & stre...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 1:38 PMCanada vs. Chile: How to watch, stream international friendly
By Jaime UribarriCanada officially kick off their 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle on Saturday by hosting Chile in an international friendly at Toronto FC's BMO Field.How to watch & streamCanada: TSN, RDS, O...
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 1:27 PMUSA vs. Peru: How to watch, stream international friendly
By Ari LiljenwallA youthful US men's national team begins their 2030 FIFA World Cup cycle on Saturday with an international friendly against Peru at Orlando City's Inter.co Stadium.How to watch & stre...
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