USMNT Plans November Friendlies vs Paraguay, Uruguay for 2026 Prep

The U.S. men's national soccer team will face Paraguay and Uruguay in its last two friendlies of 2025 as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the U.S. is co-hosting. The match against Paraguay is set for November 15 in Chester, Pennsylvania, while the game against Uruguay will take place three days later in Tampa, Florida. Both Paraguay and Uruguay have already qualified for the World Cup, and all of the U.S.'s fall opponents, including South Korea, Japan, Ecuador, and Australia, have secured their spots as well. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino will use these matches—and two friendlies scheduled in March—to fine-tune the team ahead of the tournament. Key players to watch from Paraguay include MLS winger Miguel Almiron, while Uruguay's squad features stars like Real Madrid's Federico Valverde and Barcelona's Ronald Araujo. These matches will provide important tests for the U.S. squad as they prepare for the World Cup hosted on home soil.