The U.S. men’s national soccer team will begin its next World Cup cycle with a series of four friendly matches scheduled over an 11-day period later this month. The games will take place against South and North American opponents at venues in U.S. cities that did not host matches during the recent World Cup.

The team will open the slate on September 26 with a match against Peru at Inter.co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. This will be followed by a contest versus Chile on September 29 at Energizer Park in St. Louis. The longstanding rivalry with Mexico will resume on October 3 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before concluding the series on October 6 with a game against Canada at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.

All four fixtures are set to be broadcast across multiple platforms including TNT, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock, providing extensive coverage for U.S. soccer supporters nationwide.

These matches mark the first competitive appearances for the U.S. team following their advancement to the round of 16 at the recently completed World Cup. Additionally, they represent the initial fixtures under head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s renewed contract, which extends through the 2030 World Cup cycle.

Pochettino expressed enthusiasm about the upcoming schedule, highlighting the significance of playing in front of home crowds. “We are so excited to start this new phase of our journey with matches in front of our home fans,” he said. He also emphasized the importance of facing high-caliber opposition to aid the development of the squad. “Our objective is always to play the best opponents possible, and these matches provide a variety of experiences for this group of players as we begin this new chapter of the U.S Men’s National Team.”

The friendly matches present an opportunity for the U.S. to build cohesion and assess talent as preparations continue for future competitive tournaments.