When will the USMNT play Ecuador and Australia?

The USMNT will play Ecuador on October 10th and Australia on October 14th.

Where will the USMNT's matches against Ecuador and Australia be held?

The match against Ecuador will be held in Austin, Texas, while the match against Australia will be in Commerce City, Colorado.

What is the significance of the USMNT's upcoming friendlies against Ecuador and Australia?

Both Ecuador and Australia have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, making them formidable opponents as the USMNT prepares for the tournament.

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USMNT to Take on Ecuador and Australia in 2026 World Cup Prep Matches

14 Jul

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U.S. men's national team to play friendlies against Ecuador and Australia in October
Both opponents have already qualified for the 2026 World Cup
Matches will be held in Austin, Texas and Commerce City, Colorado

USMNT to Take on Ecuador and Australia in 2026 World Cup Prep Matches

In the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. men's national soccer team will take on Ecuador and Australia in a series of friendly matches scheduled for October. The Americans will first face off against the South American side on October 10th at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, before traveling to Commerce City, Colorado to take on the Socceroos on October 14th at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

Both Ecuador and Australia are currently ranked in the top 25 of FIFA's world rankings, making them formidable opponents as the USMNT continues its preparations for the upcoming World Cup. Ecuador has already qualified for the 2026 tournament, joining Argentina and Brazil as the three CONMEBOL teams to have secured their spots. Australia has also booked its place in the World Cup through the Asian Football Confederation.

The U.S. team will be returning to Austin, where they have recorded six consecutive wins, including a friendly victory over Panama in October 2024 under new manager Mauricio Pochettino. The match in Commerce City will mark the USMNT's first visit to the venue since a World Cup qualifier against Trinidad & Tobago in 2017.

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