This Saturday, the United States and Canada will face off in a friendly match as they gear up for the 2026 North American World Cup, taking advantage of the FIFA International Window.

The USMNT is coming off a disastrous Copa America performance, where they were defending champions but failed to advance past the first round, leading to the departure of coach Gregg Berhalter.

On the other hand, Canada had a historic performance, finishing fourth for the first time in its history, making them the best-placed Concacaf team in the tournament under the new coach Jesse Marsch.

For the USMNT, this is a transitional phase, as the team will be led by interim coach Mikey Varas before he takes over the new MLS team San Diego FC for the 2025 season. Varas previously served as an assistant at FC Dallas.

It’s expected that Mauricio Pochettino will be officially announced in the coming weeks as the new coach of the Stars and Stripes, bringing with him international experience from managing Premier League clubs Chelsea and Tottenham, as well as Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1.

For this match, Varas has called up two players from the domestic league: Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte and Charlotte FC center-back Tim Ream.

Schulte is part of the U.S. Olympic team for Paris 2024, while Ream returned to MLS after playing for Fulham in the Premier League.

After Saturday’s match, the USMNT will face New Zealand on Tuesday, September 10, at TQL Stadium, home of FC Cincinnati. Canada, on the other hand, will face Mexico, another team that underperformed in Copa America, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

For this roster, Jesse Marsch called up 13 players from MLS, including emerging star Jacob Shaffelburg (Nashville SC), while Maxime Crepeau (Portland Timbers) seems to have secured the starting goalkeeper position for his national team.

Additionally, former Colorado Rapids center-back Mose Bombito impressed enough to earn a transfer to Nice in Ligue 1 this summer.

What day is the USMNT vs. Canada friendly?

• The match will take place on Saturday, September 7, 2024.

Where is the USMNT vs. Canada friendly being played?

• The match will be held at Children’s Mercy Park, home of Sporting Kansas City.

What time is the USMNT vs. Canada friendly?

• The match will kick off at 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT.

Where can I watch the USMNT vs. Canada friendly online?

• The match will be available online via Max and Peacock.

Where can I watch the USMNT vs. Canada friendly in the U.S.?

• On television, the match will be broadcast on TBS, Universo, and in Spanish on Telemundo.