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The United States' men's national team announced its slate of 2026 friendlies on Tuesday as it continues its preparations for the World Cup.
The U.S. men’s national team will reportedly play three top 10 FIFA-ranked teams before their group stage begins.
The World Cup begins on June 11, 2026 as co-host Mexico plays the opener in Mexico City, with the USA (Los Angeles) and Canada (Toronto) kicking off a day later. The group stage runs until June 27, with synchronized start times in each group for the final matches in the round-robin.
With 188 days to go before the tournament kicks off in Mexico City, the participants of the 23rd FIFA World Cup will discover their fates on Friday afternoon as the Kennedy Center, Washington D.C., plays host to the finals draw.
Those games will take place after the USMNT’s World Cup squad is named in late May. Unlike some predecessors, who used the first week of a pre-World Cup camp as a final tryout, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino indicated last week that he plans to select his roster before camp opens.
In a departure from the norm, the USMNT will take on Belgium and Portugal in the same location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The U.S. will face Belgium on March 28 (3:30 p.m. ET) and Portugal on March 31 (7 p.m. ET).
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U.S. Soccer officially announces USMNT pre-World Cup friendlies
The United States Men’s National Team officially has a pre-World Cup schedule. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the four friendlies the team will have prior to the start of the 2026 World Cup.
The U.S. men's national team take on the best teams from across the globe at next year's World Cup. Here's what to know.
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The best and worst World Cup opponents for the USMNT, and the teams Philly should want to host
World Cup draws have always been a dramatic part of soccer's tapestry. This one could go a lot of ways for the U.S. team, and for fans in Philadelphia waiting to see which teams will come to town.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11. The games will be played in 16 cities across the US, Mexico and Canada. Each of the 48 teams who qualify for the tournament will be placed into 12 groups of four. Here's a look at when and where the games will be held for each group.
With four different winners over the last six seasons, Italy's top division has been a lot more fun for neutrals in that period. Actually, it's been more fun for everyone but Juventus.
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