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The USMNT’s World Cup 2026 buildup continues as the Americans take on Ecuador and Australia in a couple of friendlies set in October.
On the other hand, the Mauricio Pochettino side will need all matches they can get.
What’s more, no competitive matches are scheduled from July until next June’s World Cup.
USMNT’S WORLD CUP 2026 BUILDUP GETS LIFT IN OCTOBER EXHIBITION MATCHES IN TEXAS, COLORADO
The USMNT’s World Cup 2026 buildup gets a lift with these latest exhibition matches announced by U.S. Soccer on Monday.
In addition, the USMNT-Ecuador match is scheduled at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on October 10.
On the other hand, the Americans will face Australia in Commerce City, Colorado, on October 14.
In the same way, U.S. had earlier scheduled friendlies against South Korea in Harrison, New Jersey, on September 6.
They will also face Japan in Columbus, Ohio, on September 9.
AMERICANS TO GET TESTED AGAINST WORLD CUP-BOUND TEAMS THAT ARE PART OF TOP 25
The Americans will be tested against two World-Cup bound teams, which are also top of FIFA’s top 25 ranked squads.
In addition, Ecuador is just one of three South American teams that have already qualified for the World Cup along with Argentina and Brazil.
Also, La Tri will be making their fifth appearance in football’s global showcase.
On the other hand, Australia earned its World Cup slot after placing second in its group during the Asian Football Confederation third round qualifiers.
The 2026 edition will be the Socceroos’ sixth-straight World Cup appearance.
POCHETTINO’S SIDE SEEKS TO SHAKE OFF GOLD CUP RUNNER-UP FINISH WITH BETTER FRIENDLIES’ RESULTS
Pochettino’s side seeks to shake off a heartbreaking stint in the recently concluded CONCACAF Gold Cup.
The Americans placed second after losing to Mexico in the final.
Prior to that, the USMNT faltered to fourth place at the Nations League finals in March.
Meanwhile, Pochettino remains non-committal on the fate of players who skipped the World Cup due to rest.
This means the likes of star Christian Pulisic and other Europe-based players are uncertain of getting back their spots in the lineup.
Visit our FIFA World Cup 2026 website for more football news and other updates.
