The United States men’s national team will begin its road to co-hosting the 2026 World Cup with January friendlies against Serbia and Colombia in Los Angeles, USA Soccer announced Wednesday.
Barely a month after the conclusion of this year’s Qatar World Cup, the Americans will face Serbia on January 25 and Colombia three days later.
Canada and Mexico will serve as co-hosts along with the USA for the 2026 World Cup. All three nations will compete in the World Cup that starts later this month.
The US men will kick off the 2026 cycle against Serbia at Banc of California Stadium, the home pitch for Los Angeles FC that will host Saturday’s Major League Soccer Cup championship match between LAFC and Philadelphia.
The January 28 contest against Colombia will be played in suburban Carson on the home pitch of MLS side Los Angeles Galaxy
