U.S. Men's National Team friendly schedule ahead of FIFA World Cup

In 2026, the world will turn its attention to elite soccer in June and July as the FIFA World Cup is hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

In preparation for this prestigious tournament, the U.S. Men’s National Team will play a series of international friendlies.

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The USMNT’s friendlies will begin in March with two games in Atlanta. The U.S. men will face Belgium on March 28 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, followed by a match against Portugal on March 31.

In May, the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte will host a friendly match against an opponent that has yet to be announced. Then just six days before their first FIFA World Cup group stage game, the Americans will play Germany on June 6 at Soldier Field in Chicago.

Here is the USMNT friendly schedule and how to watch.

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U.S. Men’s National Team friendly schedule 2026

  • Saturday, March 28, 2026: USA vs. Belgium at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, 3:30 p.m. ET on TNT

  • Tuesday, March 31, 2026: USA vs. Portugal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, 7 p.m. ET on TNT

  • Sunday, May 31, 2926: USA vs. TBD at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, 3:30 p.m. ET on TBS

  • Saturday, June 6, 2026: USA vs. Germany at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois, 2:30 p.m. ET on TBS

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