USWNT to play Spain in friendlies ahead of 2027 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
The United States Women's National Team (USWNT) and Spain are set to play two friendlies on October 10 and October 13 at Audi Field in Washington and Subaru Park in Pennsylvania, respectively. These matches serve as preparation for the 2027 World Cup, with Spain already qualified and the U.S. needing to secure passage through the Concacaf W Championship in November. U.S. coach Emma Hayes emphasized the importance of testing against a top opponent like Spain ahead of World Cup qualifying. This will be the first meeting between the teams since October 2022, when Spain won 2-0.
- •USWNT and Spain to face each other in October friendlies.
- •Matches held in Washington and Pennsylvania.
- •Spain is the reigning world champion.
- •USWNT needs to defeat El Salvador to qualify for World Cup.
- •USWNT last played Spain in 2022, losing 2-0.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — USWNT lines up heavyweight Spain friendlies ahead of 2027 World Cup
"Both teams will use the friendlies to continue preparations for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.
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