USA vs Peru marks the beginning of a new chapter for the U.S. men’s national team as the two sides meet Saturday, September 26, at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
The international friendly is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time and serves as the first match of the United States’ four-game fall window.
The match is also the first for the USMNT since its run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the opening fixture of the program’s build toward the 2030 tournament.
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USA vs Peru match details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | United States vs Peru |
| Date | Saturday, September 26, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4:30 p.m. ET |
| Venue | Inter&Co Stadium, Orlando, Florida |
| Competition | International friendly |
| English-language coverage | TNT, truTV and HBO Max |
| Spanish-language coverage | Telemundo, Universo and Peacock |
Supporters can also follow radio coverage through Westwood One Sports in English and Fútbol de Primera in Spanish.
A younger United States squad takes the field
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has selected a 28-player roster that is significantly younger than the group used at the 2026 World Cup.
The squad has an average age of 22 years and eight months, while 13 players have yet to earn a senior international cap.
The roster includes established players such as Tyler Adams, Antonee Robinson, Sergiño Dest, Yunus Musah, Gio Reyna and Malik Tillman.
It also provides opportunities for several emerging players, including Orlando City forward Justin Ellis, Philadelphia Union teenager Cavan Sullivan and Red Bull New York forward Julian Hall.
Ellis could make his senior international debut at his club’s home stadium, while Alex Freeman returns to Orlando after moving from Orlando City to Villarreal in Spain.
The United States roster contains 12 Major League Soccer players and 16 players based with European clubs.
Pochettino begins his first full cycle
Pochettino took charge of the USMNT in 2024, but the Peru match represents the start of his first complete World Cup cycle with the program.
The friendly gives the coach an opportunity to assess younger players while maintaining a core of experienced internationals.
Tyler Adams and Antonee Robinson enter the match as the most-capped players on the roster, with 58 appearances apiece.
Gio Reyna, Yunus Musah, Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards and Miles Robinson are also among the more experienced players available.
The United States is scheduled to face Chile on September 29, Mexico on October 3 and Canada on October 6 after the Peru fixture.
That schedule gives Pochettino four matches to test combinations and expand the player pool early in the new cycle, with a viewing guide for the fall matches available to supporters.
Peru arrives with a rebuilding squad
Peru missed the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 3-0 defeat to Uruguay in the South American qualifying campaign.
Brazilian manager Mano Menezes took over Peru’s national team in January 2026 and is overseeing a rebuilding period.
Peru’s roster combines veteran players with younger options, including longtime goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and midfielder Yoshimar Yotún.
Gallese has 127 international caps, while Yotún has 134, making them two of the most experienced players in the match.
Forward Gianluca Lapadula and midfielder André Carrillo also bring significant international experience to the Peruvian side.
The match has an additional Orlando connection because Gallese and Yotún previously played for Orlando City, while current Orlando midfielder Wilder Cartagena is part of the Peru squad.
Recent history between the teams
The United States holds a 3-2-2 record against Peru across seven previous meetings.
The most recent meeting ended in a 1-1 draw on October 16, 2018.
Antonee Robinson is the only player on the current U.S. roster who appeared in that match, entering as a late substitute.
Saturday’s friendly will therefore feature largely different squads from the last meeting, with both teams using the fixture to evaluate players for the next international cycle.
What comes next for the USMNT
The Peru match begins a demanding stretch of home fixtures for the United States.
Chile visits St. Louis on September 29 before the USMNT faces Mexico in Glendale, Arizona, on October 3.
The window concludes against Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 6.
Those matches will give Pochettino a broader look at the depth available behind the players who carried the United States through the 2026 World Cup.
For Peru, the Orlando friendly is part of its effort to develop a squad capable of returning to the World Cup after missing the 2026 tournament.
The result will matter less than the performances, combinations and new players identified during the opening match of the four-year build.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is USA vs Peru?
The United States plays Peru on Saturday, September 26, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.
Where is USA vs Peru being played?
The international friendly is being held at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
How can fans watch USA vs Peru?
English-language coverage is available on TNT, truTV and HBO Max, while Spanish-language coverage is available on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock.
Why is the USA vs Peru match important?
It is the United States’ first international match since the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the opening game of its build toward the 2030 World Cup.
Who is coaching the United States?
Mauricio Pochettino is the head coach of the U.S. men’s national team.
Fact-Checked: Key match details, broadcast information, rosters and tournament-cycle context were checked against official U.S. Soccer and stadium information. ([ussoccer.com](https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2026/09/usmnt/match-vs-peru-orlando-florida-fan-appreciation))
Disclaimer: Broadcast availability and match details can change, so fans should confirm local listings before kickoff.