US Men's Soccer Announces Home Matches Against Peru, Chile, and More

WHO:

AP - U.S. men’s national soccer team

AP - Mauricio Pochettino, U.S. head coach

WHAT:

AP - The U.S. men’s national team will play four friendly matches as part of the next World Cup cycle.

AP - The matches include games against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada.

AP - The U.S. team reached the round of 16 at the last World Cup.

WHERE:

AP - The matches will take place in U.S. cities that did not host World Cup action this summer.

AP - Peru match at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

AP - Chile match at Energizer Park in St. Louis.

AP - Mexico match at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

AP - Canada match at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.

WHEN:

AP - The U.S. will face Peru on Sept. 26.

AP - The U.S. will host Chile on Sept. 29.

AP - The U.S.-Mexico match is scheduled for Oct. 3.

AP - The U.S. will play Canada on Oct. 6.

AP - Mauricio Pochettino's new contract extends through 2030.

WHY:

AP - The matches are intended to start a new phase for the U.S. men’s national team.

AP - Pochettino stated the objective is to play the best opponents possible for player experience.

HOW:

AP - All four matches will be broadcast on TNT, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 16:15 UTC)

The U.S. men’s national soccer team will kick off a new phase with four friendly matches as part of the upcoming World Cup cycle, under the guidance of head coach Mauricio Pochettino. The team is set to face Peru on September 26 at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, followed by matches against Chile, Mexico, and Canada in various U.S. cities. Fans can catch all the action on TNT, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock.