The most anticipated match of the September-October window for fans in North America is here, with the United States and Mexico meeting in a friendly in Glendale, AZ.
U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino named a young roster and has given opportunities to many of those fresh faces, with 17-year old midfielder Cavan Sullivan, 18-year-old forward Julian Hall, 18-year-old center back Neil Pierre and 17-year-old Adri Mehmeti among the players getting their first international minutes in the first two matches, wins over Peru and Chile.
El Tri's new manager Rafa Marquez takes over the team for which he once starred. He, too, has seen good production from young players - including a first international goal for rising star Gilberto Mora in a 1-1 draw with
Colombia - but also has brought in several veterans who were his teammates way back at the 2018 World Cup.
Which team will take the bragging rights - and the momentum at the start of the cycle? Follow along LIVE with USA TODAY Sports every step of the way:
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07:30 PM ET, October 3 2026, Jon ArnoldWe're getting ready for tonight's rivalry match, the first meeting with Mexico for many of the United States' young stars and Rafa Marquez's third match at the helm of El Tri, with USA TODAY providing live coverage from the opening whistle until after the post-match news conferences.
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