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Ben Steiner

EXPLAINED: Usmnts first post world cup opponents ranked - The Real Truth

The U.S. men’s national team is set to return to the pitch for the first time since the 2026 World Cup this fall with four friendlies, taking on Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada on home soil to kickstart the 2030 World Cup cycle.

With manager Mauricio Pochettino on a new four-year deal bringing him through the 2030 tournament, the next era fully opens for the USMNT. While wins will be important, a focus will likely be on expanding the player pool and identifying talents who could emerge as key players through the next quadrennial.

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