The United States men's national team will play its first of two pre-World Cup friendly matches against African powerhouse Senegal on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mauricio Pochettino's squad looks to bounce back after their five-game unbeaten streak ended in March with consecutive defeats against Belgium and Portugal.
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The exhibition serves as a vital tune-up for the tournament co-hosts before they face Germany next week in Chicago.
Senegal enters the historic first-ever meeting between the two nations following administrative changes by the Confederation of African Football.
Despite being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title due to an on-field dispute during the final against Morocco, the Lions of Teranga remain undefeated in normal time across 10 consecutive fixtures under manager Pape Thiaw.
The visitors secured successive friendly victories over Peru and The Gambia in March to sustain high morale ahead of their World Cup campaign against France, Norway, and Iraq.
The African squad features a highly experienced lineup including former Premier League stars Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy, along with current top-flight players like Idrissa Gana Gueye and Nicolas Jackson.
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Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr joins the provisional roster in peak form after securing the Conference League title as the tournament's leading goalscorer.
Veteran defender Kalidou Koulibaly remains part of the traveling squad, although his availability for the immediate fixture is uncertain due to lingering physical concerns.
The American squad aims to revitalize its frontline during this training camp, focusing on generating momentum for forward Christian Pulisic.
The winger has gone 21 consecutive matches for club and country without recording a goal, making this preparation critical for the offensive unit.
Goalkeeping selections remain a primary focal point for the host nation, with Matt Turner and Matt Freese competing for the starting spot under Pochettino.
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Chris Richards is expected to feature in the defensive rotation after returning to the substitute bench during Crystal Palace's recent continental victory over Rayo Vallecano.
