USMNT prepares to face Peru in first match after World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
The U.S. men's national team is set to face Peru on Saturday, Sept. 26, marking their first match following the 2026 World Cup. Coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced a 28-player roster featuring 13 uncapped players. The expanded FIFA window allows for a total of four matches, providing an opportunity to evaluate a youth-heavy squad. Pochettino hinted at a blend of veterans and newcomers in the lineup for the opener.
- •Match scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 26.
- •Mauricio Pochettino leads a 28-player roster.
- •13 players are entering the international window uncapped.
- •Expanded FIFA window includes four matches for the USMNT.
- •Projected lineup features a mix of veterans and newcomers.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — USMNT lineup vs Peru today: Who starts first match of new era?
"The U.S. men's national team enters a new era on Saturday, Sept. 26 as it faces Peru in its first match after the 2026 World Cup.
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