The United States Men’s National Team and manager Mauricio Pochettino play their penultimate 2026 FIFA World Cup tuneup when they take on a streaking Senegal team in Charlotte.
This will be the USMNT’s first match since the roster was officially announced earlier in the week, and it will be a strong test against the Lions of Teranga, who have won five of their last six.
The United States is the slightest of home favorites, but plenty of prognosticators look for a Senegal win. The US will conclude its World Cup run-in with its send-off match Saturday, June 6 against Germany in Chicago.
What time is the USMNT vs. Senegal FIFA World Cup tune-up friendly?
Stadium: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: Sunday, May 31
Kickoff time: 1:30 p.m. MT/2:30 p.m. CT
TV, streaming: TBS, HBO Max, Peacock (English), Telemundo, Universo (Spanish)
Where to watch the United States Men’s National Team vs. Senegal friendly: Channel, stream
The USMNT vs. Senegal World Cup tune-up match will air in the United States in English on TBS and HBO Max and stream on Peacock from Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte at 1:30 p.m. MT/2:30 p.m. CT. It will air in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo.
USMNT injury report
QUESTIONABLE/GAME-TIME DECISION: Chris Richards (ankle)
United States vs. Senegal odds
From BetMGM.com
USMNT +155. Tie +220. Senegal +170. Goals: 2.5
USMNT vs. Senegal predictions
Football Whispers: Senegal 2, US 1
The site writes: “The away side are in impressive form, and the defensive stability shows why they are one of the best in Africa. The Lions of Teranga possess world-class attacking quality and have remained unbeaten in their last two friendly games. On the other hand, the home team have struggled in their last two games, which has affected their impressive five-game unbeaten run.”
22 Bet: Senegal wins 2-1
The site writes: “Senegal’s red-hot form has won them all of their previous six, making them a serious contender at this summer’s World Cup. Their ability to compete against higher-ranked nations also bodes well for their chances, with their 3-1 victory against England last summer being a statement win. The USA are yet to find their best level of form under Pochettino, losing each of their last two, and winning just four of their previous eight. At the odds, Senegal are a high-risk selection. “
Free Super Tips: USMNT 2, Senegal 1
The site writes: “USA have conceded in their last six games and Lions of Teranga have only failed to score once in their last 10, so back both teams to find the net. Two of the USA’s last five matches have ended in 2-1 victories and, with home advantage on their side, a similar result could be on the cards.”
Sportskeeda: US 1, Senegal 1
Peter Pedroncelli writes: “The Senegalese are physical and fast, with their pacey attacking players expected to make an impact. The USA have home advantage and will be more settled than the visitors, so we we expect this match to end in a draw.”
Bret Bloomquist can be reached, bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on X.
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