USWNT to host Spain for friendlies in October ahead of World Cup qualifying
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:37 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The United States women's national team will play two friendly matches against world No. 1 Spain on October 10 and October 13. The games will take place in Washington, D.C., and Chester, Pennsylvania. This series serves as preparation for the upcoming World Cup qualifying rounds. Coach Emma Hayes emphasized the value of facing top-ranked teams like Spain to test the squad before crucial matches later this year. This will likely help address ongoing roster questions as the tournament approaches.
- •USWNT faces Spain in friendlies on October 10 and 13.
- •Matches are part of World Cup qualifying preparation.
- •Coach Emma Hayes highlights scheduling challenges with top teams.
- •Spain secured direct qualification for the 2027 World Cup.
- •Crystal Dunn to be honored before the first match.
- 3:09 PMESPN Soccer — USWNT to host world No. 1 Spain twice in October
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — USWNT will host Spain twice in October for World Cup qualifying preparation
"The U.S. women’s national team will face its next major test ahead of World Cup qualifying, hosting top-ranked Spain in a pair of friendlies in October. The U.S. will square off against Spain in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 10 before heading north to Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., on Oct. 13. “We’ve desperately wanted to get Spain on our schedule,” coach Emma Hayes said in a news release, “but the difficulties of scheduling the top teams during the women’s international calendar are well known, so to
"The United States women's national team will host world No. 1 and reigning World Cup champions Spain in a pair of friendly matches in October, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.
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External links- ESPN SoccerJul 13, 2026, 3:09 PMUSWNT to host world No. 1 Spain twice in October
The United States women's national team will host world No. 1 and reigning World Cup champions Spain in a pair of friendly matches in October, U.S. Soccer announced on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 2:16 PMUSWNT will host Spain twice in October for World Cup qualifying preparation
The U.S. women’s national team will face its next major test ahead of World Cup qualifying, hosting top-ranked Spain in a pair of friendlies in October. The U.S. will square off against Spain in Washington, D.C. on Oct. 10 before heading north to Subaru Park in Chester, Pa., on Oct. 13. “We’ve desperately wanted to get Spain on our schedule,” coach Emma Hayes said in a news release, “but the difficulties of scheduling the top teams during the women’s international calendar are well known, so to
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