The United States men's national soccer team will meet Senegal in a World Cup friendly on May 31 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game marks the first outing for the U.S. side since the roster for the 2026 tournament was revealed, and it will be streamed live on TBS, HBO Max and Peacock in English, while Telemundo and Universo will carry the broadcast in Spanish.
Senegal arrives in the United States with a strong recent record, having won five of their last six fixtures. Analysts have placed the African side as the favorite, offering odds of +170 compared with the U.S. team's +155, and they cite a 3‑1 victory over England last summer as proof of their momentum.
Senegal's Momentum
The Americans, by contrast, have stumbled in their most recent two matches, dropping both games and raising questions about their readiness for the global event. Home‑field advantage in Charlotte could help reverse that trend, a pattern that has produced two 2‑1 wins in their last five outings at that venue.
Coach Mauricio Pochettino, who took charge of the U.S. side earlier this year, is expected to lean on veteran forward Christian Pulisic and emerging defender Chris Richards as they look to fine‑tune tactics before the World Cup. The match also offers a chance for younger players to stake their claim.
Betting interest has centered on the encounter, with BetMGM listing the fixture among its top soccer markets. The organization has highlighted the game as a key indicator of form for both teams as they fine‑tune their strategies.
The U.S. will close its preparatory schedule a week later with a friendly against Germany in Chicago, Illinois, on June 6. That meeting will provide a final test before the squad heads to the 2026 World Cup, where they will face a challenging group.