Previous for USA v Peru
The united states will begin a new international cycle on Saturday evening when they welcome Peru to Orlando’s Inter&Co Stadium for a friendly.
Mauricio Pochettino’s side play for the first time since the disappointing 2026 World Cup the outing, while Peru are also looking to rebuild after a 3-1 friendly loss to eventual world champions Spain.
The United States’ world campaign ended earlier than expected when they were defeated 4-1 by Belgium in the round of 16.
Despite that disappointment, Pochettino remains in charge after extending his contract for a further four years, with the former Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain boss now turning his attention to the next World Cup cycle.
The Americans have lost three of their last four friendlies, including a 2-1 loss to Germany in July, and will be hoping to start this international window on a more positive note.
They have also been strong at home, especially at the Inter&Co Stadium, where the USMNT have won their previous seven games.
The Americans are unbeaten against Peru in their last three meetings, with their last victory coming in a 2-1 friendly in Washington, DC in 2015.
Pochettino’s side will play four games during the extended international window, with matches against Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada providing opportunities for a number of younger players.
Peru are also starting a new chapter with Mano Menezes, although their early results with the Brazilian have been mixed.
Bicolor have won just one of their four matches in 2026, beating Haiti 2-1, while they have only scored one first-half goal in those four matches.
Peru have conceded eight times in that period, although they have avoided back-to-back defeats throughout the year.
They also came from behind to beat Haiti in June and will be looking to extend their unbeaten run against CONCACAF opposition to three games.
The visitors have not beaten the United States on American soil since a 1-0 success at the 1997 U.S. Cup, giving the hosts another favorable statistic ahead of Saturday’s encounter.
USA v Peru Team News
Christian Pulisic has not been selected for the United States as he continues to improve his fitness after being restricted during the World Cup.
Ricardo Pepi is also absent after a recent injury with PSV, while Folarin Balogun has been rested for this international window.
Cavan Sullivan is among the uncapped players included in the squad and could make his debut.
Peru will be without Fabio Gruber after the defender was injured against Mainz, while Kenji Cabrera is recovering from foot surgery.
Pedro Gallese will return to Orlando, where he spent six seasons playing for Orlando City, while former Orlando City midfielder Wilder Cartagena remains based in Florida.
Scheduled lineups for USA-Peru
USA: Free; Freeman, Richards, Trusty; Dest, Musah, Adams, Tillman, A. Robinson; Sullivan, Hall.
Peru: Welsh; López, Garcés, Araujo, Sonne; Noriega, Cartagena, Carrillo; Vidales, Lapadula, Ugarriza
Recent form and stats
- The United States have won their previous seven games at Inter&Co Stadium.
- The USA is undefeated in its last three meetings with Peru.
- The Americans’ most recent win over Peru was in a 2-1 friendly in Washington, DC in 2015.
- Peru have won just one of their four internationals in 2026.
- Peru have scored just one first-half goal in their four games under Mano Menezes.
- The USA have lost three of their last four friendlies.
- Peru hasn’t beaten the United States on American soil since a 1-0 win at the 1997 Copa America.
How to watch USA v Peru: TV channel, streaming online
USA v Peru kicks off at 21:30 BST on Saturday 26 September at the Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando.
There are currently no confirmed UK TV broadcasters or streamers for the match. Official US Soccer broadcast information confirms that the game will be shown in the United States on TNT, truTV and HBO Max, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock.
prediction
The United States have a relatively inexperienced squad for this international window, but home advantage and the chance to start the next World Cup cycle on a positive note should give Pochettino’s side confidence.
Peru have struggled for consistency under Menezes and have had particular problems finding the net early in games.
The visitors could make it competitive, but the USA should have enough quality to make their excellent record in Orlando count.
Prediction: USA 2-1 Peru
