The United States men's national soccer team will face Ecuador on October 10 and Australia on October 14 as preparation for the 2026 World Cup. The friendlies are crucial because there are no competitive matches before the tournament, which begins in June. Ecuador will be appearing in its fifth World Cup, while Australia is set for its sixth consecutive appearance. The U.S. previously finished second in the Gold Cup and plans further friendlies against South Korea and Japan before the World Cup.
The United States will play Ecuador and Australia in October as part of its preparation for the 2026 World Cup, according to U.S. Soccer.
With no competitive matches until the start of World Cup in June, the friendlies against already qualified sides are crucial for the team's buildup.
The first match against Ecuador will be on Oct. 10 at Q2 Stadium, followed by a second friendly against Australia on Oct. 14.
Ecuador and Australia will make their fifth and sixth consecutive World Cup appearances respectively in 2026.
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