Full Breakdown
USMNT Kicks Off 2030 World Cup Cycle with Four Home Friendlies
8/5/2026, 5:10:17 AM
New Cycle Begins: Fall Friendly Schedule
The United States men’s national team will return to action for the first time since the 2026 World Cup, playing four friendlies across the country during the September-October FIFA international window. The slate opens with Peru on September 26 at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, followed by Chile on September 29 at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The series continues with Mexico on October 3 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and concludes with Canada on October 6 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota. All four matches are designated as “home” fixtures for the United States.
Background & Context
Mauricio Pochettino, who first took over the USMNT in 2024, signed a contract extension on Monday that keeps him at the helm through the 2030 World Cup. His initial tenure concluded after the 2026 tournament, where the United States topped Group D, advanced to the round of 32, and were eliminated 4-1 by Belgium in the round of 16. The new four-match window is intended to provide varied competition—two CONMEBOL opponents and two CONCACAF rivals—while the team prepares for the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
Timeline
- September 26 – USA vs. Peru (Inter.co Stadium, Orlando)
- September 29 – USA vs. Chile (Energizer Park, St. Louis)
- October 3 – USA vs. Mexico (State Farm Stadium, Glendale)
- October 6 – USA vs. Canada (Allianz Field, St. Paul)
- August 5 – Ticket presale begins (10 a.m. local time)
- August 6 – Season-ticket holder presale (10 a.m.)
- August 7 – General-public ticket sales open (10 a.m.)
Data & Statistics
- The United States holds a perfect 4-0-0 record at Energizer Park, most recently defeating Guatemala 2-1 on July 2, 2025 in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
- Historical head-to-head records: USMNT leads Peru 3-2-2 (most recent draw 2018), trails Chile 3-5-3, leads Mexico 5-2-2 since 2021, and leads Canada 17-12-13 overall.
- Ticket sales will be managed through US Soccer’s website, with Visa the exclusive payment method for the presale period.
Official Statements & Responses
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Verbatim Quotes
- “We are so excited to start this new phase of our journey with matches in front of our home fans,” — Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT coach
What’s Next
Tickets become available to the public on August 7 at 10 a.m., following a presale that starts August 5. The USMNT will use the friendlies to fine-tune the squad ahead of the CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinals in November and the 2030 World Cup qualifying campaign that begins next year.
