USMNT Opens New Chapter Under Mauricio Pochettino With Four-Match Fall Schedule

The U.S. Men’s National Team will begin its next chapter with four home matches this fall, facing Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada following an inspiring run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The series will also mark the beginning of Mauricio Pochettino’s new contract as USMNT head coach, an agreement that will keep him in charge through 2030.

The Americans return to action against Peru in a Fan Appreciation Match on Sept. 26 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida. They will then face Chile on Sept. 29 at Energizer Park in St. Louis, Missouri, in an Impact Match presented by New York Life.

Two Concacaf rivalries will complete the schedule. The United States meets Mexico on Oct. 3 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, before closing the window against Canada on Oct. 6 at Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota.

“We are so excited to start this new phase of our journey with matches in front of our home fans,” Pochettino said. “Their amazing energy during the summer has set the standard.

“We expect our players to compete with the mentality that every game is critical, and they must show the passion and commitment our fans deserve. 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.”

Four Cities Welcome the USMNT

The four matches will give supporters in cities that did not host World Cup games an opportunity to celebrate a U.S. team that captured national attention during the tournament. The schedule also provides a varied competitive test. Peru and Chile offer contrasting South American opposition, while Mexico and Canada renew two of the United States’ most important regional rivalries. Mexico and Canada both reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup.

The games represent the first steps in the USMNT’s journey toward the 2030 World Cup. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will serve as the tournament’s primary hosts, with opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay commemorating the centennial of the first World Cup.

U.S. Opens Against Peru in Orlando

The fall window begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 26 at Inter&Co Stadium, where the United States owns a perfect 7-0-0 record with 25 goals scored and only two conceded.

The USMNT is 3-2-2 in seven previous meetings with Peru. Their most recent encounter ended in a 1-1 draw in October 2018, with Josh Sargent scoring for the Americans.

Peru narrowly missed qualification for the 2026 World Cup and is led by experienced head coach Mano Menezes. Vancouver Whitecaps FC player Kenji Cabrera is among the emerging talents on its roster.

The match will also bring the USMNT back to the former home of defender Alex Freeman, who enjoyed a breakout World Cup campaign after beginning his professional career with Orlando City.

Chile Provides Second South American Test

Three days later, the United States will face Chile at 7 p.m. CT at Energizer Park.

Chile leads the all-time series, with the Americans holding a 3-5-3 record through 11 meetings. The teams last played in March 2019, when Christian Pulisic scored in a 1-1 draw in Houston.

La Roja enters the matchup with a proud international history that includes consecutive Copa América championships in 2015 and 2016. FC Midtjylland midfielder Dario Osorio is among the team’s leading players.

The USMNT is 4-0-0 at Energizer Park, most recently defeating Guatemala 2-1 there during the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup. St. Louis is also the hometown of Tim Ream, who captained the United States at the 2026 World Cup.

USA-Mexico Rivalry Heads to Arizona

The United States and Mexico will renew their storied rivalry for the 80th time on Oct. 3. Kickoff at State Farm Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m. MT.

Mexico leads the overall series, but the United States has enjoyed considerable success in recent years. Since 2021, the Americans hold a 5-2-2 advantage, including victories in the 2021 and 2024 Concacaf Nations League finals and the 2021 Gold Cup championship match.

The rivalry’s most famous chapter came at the 2002 World Cup, when goals from Brian McBride and Landon Donovan gave the United States a 2-0 victory in the Round of 16. That result helped cement “Dos a Cero” as a defining phrase in American soccer history.

The USMNT remains unbeaten in three previous meetings with Mexico in Arizona, posting one victory and two draws.

Canada Match Concludes the Window

The four-game stretch ends against Canada at 7 p.m. CT on Oct. 6 at Allianz Field.

The matchup will be the first between the neighboring nations since Canada earned a 2-1 victory in the 2025 Concacaf Nations League. The United States holds a 17-12-13 advantage in a series dating to 1925.

Canada has emerged as a rising international force after qualifying for consecutive World Cups in 2022 and 2026. Its latest tournament run ended against Morocco in the Round of 16.

This will be the first USA-Canada match played in Minnesota. The Americans are 3-0-0 at Allianz Field, including a 4-0 victory over Oman in their most recent appearance at the stadium.

Broadcast and Ticket Information

The Peru match will air on TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock. The Chile and Canada games will be carried by TNT, truTV, HBO Max, Universo and Peacock, while the Mexico match will air on TNT, HBO Max, Telemundo, Universo and Peacock.

Westwood One Sports will provide English-language radio coverage of all four matches, with Fútbol de Primera carrying the Spanish-language broadcasts.

Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. local venue time on Friday, Aug. 7. U.S. Soccer Insiders presales begin Wednesday, Aug. 5, while a Visa cardholder presale opens Thursday, Aug. 6, at 4 p.m. local venue time.

Fans can also follow the team through the official U.S. Soccer app and the USMNT’s social-media accounts.