USMNT lining up friendly against world champions Argentina in Qatar
Reports from Argentina suggest that Pochettino’s team is among the candidates to face the Albiceleste in November.
The road to next summer’s World Cup continues, and for the United States, the journey is particularly complex.
Mauricio Pochettino’s squad have already qualified one of the host nations. Over the next 12 months, the USMNT is tasked with finding high-quality opponents to sharpen its preparation ahead of the tournament.
Recently, US Soccer announced that the USMNT will face South Korea and Japan in a pair of friendlies during the September international window. These matchups will serve as valuable tests for Pochettino’s team as it gears up to host the World Cup.
Our September slate is set!
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The USMNT could face the world champions this fall
Reports from Argentina suggest that the world champions, led by Lionel Scaloni, are planning international friendlies for October and November. According to journalist Gastón Edul, Argentina could face the USMNT, in a friendly in Qatar. However, the fixture has yet to be officially confirmed.
USMNT friendlies schedule 2025
- USA vs China: May 31, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. (CDT) Allianz Field, St Paul, Minnesota
- USA vs Jamaica: June 4, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) Energizer Prk, St Louis, MD
- USA vs Turkey: June 7, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. (CDT) Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, East Hartford, Connecticut
- USA vs Switzerland: June 11, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) GEODIS Park, Nashville, TN
- USA vs Republic of Ireland: June 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. (CDT) Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City, Colorado
- USA vs Republic of Ireland: June 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. (CDT) DTQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio
- USA vs Canada: June 27, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. (CDT) Audi Field, Washington, D.C.
- USA vs South Korea: September 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (EST) Sports Illustrated Stadium, New Jersey
- USA vs Japan: September 9, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. (EST) Lower.com Field, Columbus, Ohio
- 6-14 October - International match window
- 10-18 November - International match window
October and November windows to be finalized
The USMNT is set to close out the year by facing strong rivals. With Japan and South Korea locked in for September, the team is aiming to host friendly matches in the United States in October while potentially embarking on an international tour in November. These fixtures would provide crucial tests for Pochettino and his squad as they fine-tune their form with just a year to go before the World Cup.
In 2025, the USMNT will have several international windows, along with the traditional January training camp—an essential period for fine-tuning preparations. This camp will be particularly crucial for Pochettino as he begins shaping his final roster for the 2026 World Cup.
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