The U.S. men’s national team kicks off its October international action hosting Ecuador at Q2 Stadium in Austin.
A convincing 2–0 victory last time out against Japan in one of the best performances under Mauricio Pochettino saw the USMNT end a four-game losing streak in international friendly action. The objective now is to build on that performance and capture momentum heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ecuador will be a dangerous foe for the USMNT. Sebastian Beccacece’s side finished second in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup Qualifiers due in large part to an 11-game unbeaten run that dates back to Sept. 2024.
Despite this being just a friendly, it’s a valuable test for Pochettino and the Stars and Stripes, who will be eager to confirm their progress against one of the best teams this side of the Atlantic Ocean.
Here’s guide to the match.






