Saturday, June 6, will feature a jam‑packed slate of thirteen exhibition matches that serve as the final dress rehearsal for a dozen nations gearing up for the 2026 World Cup.
Key warm‑up fixtures
In the United States, the men's national team will host Germany in Chicago, with kickoff scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, offering fans an early‑summer clash against a European powerhouse.
The United States' World Cup journey officially begins on June 12, when the U.S. men's squad meets Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, a venue that promises an electric atmosphere.
Across the Atlantic, England will test its mettle against New Zealand at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, while Brazil and Egypt collide in Cleveland, and Argentina, the reigning champions, take on Honduras at Texas A&M's Kyle Field.
The tournament itself will open on June 11 with a blockbuster fixture: Mexico will welcome South Africa in Mexico City, setting the tone for a month‑long celebration of football that spans three continents.
These friendlies not only sharpen rosters but also highlight the diverse venues that will host the first World Cup co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, underscoring the global reach of the sport.