USMNT to open 2030 World Cup cycle with friendlies vs Mexico and Canada

The US men's national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil, according to The Guardian. The friendlies are set for 26 September to 6 October and include games against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada.

The matches will take place in US cities that did not host World Cup action this summer, the report says. They will be the first USMNT fixtures since Mauricio Pochettino agreed to return as head coach.

The slate opens with Peru and Chile before the traditional rivalry matchups against Mexico and Canada, giving Pochettino an early test against a mix of regional opponents as the team begins its road to the 2030 World Cup.

Full fixture details were not included in the report, but readers can find related match highlights on this site as they become available.