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USMNT faces intense Mexico rivalry in upcoming friendly

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:39 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

USMNT faces intense Mexico rivalry in upcoming friendly

Summary

The U.S. men's national team (USMNT) is set to face Mexico on Saturday, October 3, at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino prepares a roster featuring 12 newcomers as part of a generational shift. Although deemed a friendly, the match promises to be characterized by its historic rivalry, with Mexico holding the upper hand in past encounters. Pochettino emphasizes the importance of performance over external pressures, urging his players to embrace the experience. Preceding this matchup, the USMNT has achieved positive results against Peru and Chile, building momentum ahead of the clash with Mexico.

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Key Details

•USMNT prepares for 80th clash against Mexico on October 3.
•Pochettino's squad features 12 new players for this match.
•Previous encounters favor Mexico, with 38 victories to the USMNT's count.
•Pochettino emphasizes focusing on team performance despite external pressures.
•Match takes place at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

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1:39 PMCBS Sports — Mauricio Pochettino prepares young USMNT roster for hostile Mexico rivalry test

What they're saying

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The USMNT's generational shift continues against Mexico, a game that might force the team's newcomers out of the low pressure setting Pochettino has envisioned for the group
— CBS Sportsby Pardeep Cattry

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