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U.S. Men’s National Team Confirms October Friendlies Against Ecuador and Australia

Coach Mauricio Pochettino will use tests against two qualified sides to evaluate players in the run-up to naming his final World Cup roster

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Overview

  • The U.S. will face Ecuador at Q2 Stadium in Austin on October 10 with an 8:30 p.m. ET kickoff and Australia at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City on October 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET.
  • Ecuador enters unbeaten since September 2024, posting four wins and five draws to sit second in CONMEBOL qualifying.
  • Australia secured automatic World Cup qualification under Tony Popovic with a five-win, three-draw run that included a 2–1 victory over Saudi Arabia.
  • These matches follow September friendlies against South Korea and Japan and precede additional international windows in November and March ahead of the final roster announcement.
  • Tickets for both games go on sale July 18, offering fans the opportunity to see Pochettino blend emerging talents and leading stars in competitive tests before 2026.