When do the USMNT play next? USA soccer will have some chances to rebound this summer

After two disappointing losses in the Concacaf Nations League this month, the national team of the American men only has 14 months and a limited number of games to prepare for the World Cup 2026, a tournament that will accelerate the growth of football in the country because of an impressive outing of the home team.

The USMNT lost 1-0 to Panama in the semifinals of the CNL last week and then followed it with a 2-1 loss to Canada in third place, so that the concern was expressed whether the group is progressing clockwise until the first match of the World Cup. It marked a new low point after their exit from their group stage in the Copa America last summer, although the management switch from Gregg Berhalter to Mauricio Pochettino asked questions about the possibilities of the player pool. Pochettino, who only has eight games under his belt as the USMNT coach, it is still time to make the necessary changes to guarantee a strong show at the World Cup.

“It’s better now because I think we have time,” he said to Canada on Sunday after the defeat. “In this situation, in a year, I will certainly tell you:” Houston, we have a problem. ” … in a year, [if] We are talking about that, it is because we have a big problem and we were unable to discover and try to decide on the best strategy and to give the team the capacity to play in a different way. I think we have time and I prefer that this is happening today and not in a year. “

Although Pochettino and his players only have limited periods to repair things, the head coach is not necessarily wrong that a year is a lot of time. Here is a look at the upcoming schedule of the USMNT as the World Cup quickly approaches.

When does the USMNT then play?

The USMNT returns to play in June for a few friendly matches against Turkiye and Switzerland, and marks the first time that a completely American team has been confronted with a European opponent since October 2023, a 3-1 loss for Germany while Berhalter was still the head coach. These two games will serve as adjustment points for the Concacaf Gold Cup, which starts on 14 June.

Although Pochettino will have the majority of his team available to him, he will probably be without important players such as Borussia Dortmund’s Gio Reyna and Juventus’ Weston McKennie and Timothy Weah. The trio will probably participate in the new look, 32 team FIFA Club World Cup that takes place at the same time as the Gold Cup, with FIFA rules that prefer club teams.

When does the USMNT play competitive matches?

The Gold Cup offers the final chance for the USMNT to play for a trophy for the World Cup and it also offers a chance of redemption after the Underwhelming CNL versions. The USMNT has not won the Gold Cup since 2021 and a large group of players from that team could return this summer, even if the Club World Cup trio cannot make the journey.

Currently, the path from the USMNT to the final in the NRG stadium of Houston on July 6 is unclear. All teams learn about their schedules on 10 April.

USMNT’s schedule up to 2026 World Cup

• June 7: USMNT vs. Turkiye (friendly)
• June 10: USMNT vs. Switzerland (friendly)
• June 14, 6 July: Concacaf Goud Cup
• 1-9 September: International window
• 6-14 October: International window
• November 10-18: International window
• 21-31 March 2026: International window
• 1-9 June 2026: International window
• June 12, 2026: USMNT’s World Cup opener
• June 19, 2026: USMNT’s second group game
• June 25, 2026: USMNT’s Group Stage Final