The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) can be set for one of its most profiled tests in the latest memory: a potential friendship against World Cup master Argentinawith the match tentatively scheduled to November 2025 in Qatar. The attractive prospect of Christian Pulisik square towards Lionel MessiIn what would be a symbolic showdown of sports times and continents, is still unconfirmed – but it has already sent ripples through the American football community.
According to Argentine journalist Gaston Edul“Argentina plans international friendship in October and November, and the United States is among the possible opponents for Albiceleste.“ While We football has not yet confirmed the fixture, the game would fit squarely in a strategic final run of high intensity matchups at the reason to 2026 FIFA VMAs the United States will host with Canada and Mexico.
Pochettino -Eran and a packed 2025 schedule
During Mauricio PochettinoUSMNT has started a rigorous calendar with friendship to refine troop chemistry and test tactical flexibility. After already securing qualification as Co-Host, the United States utilizes each international window to prepare for what may be a transformative tournament at Hemmamarken.
In September, the stars and stripes will meet two of Asia’s top pages: South Korea on September 6 at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, and Japan on September 9th At Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio.
“We want to play towards the best,” a source near the Federation told ESPNThe emphasizes the need for “Meaningful challenges in high pressure environments.“
Japan, ranked No. 14 In the FIFA World Rankings, Asia’s top team is currently not lost in 12 matches. South Korea, ranked No. 23is also on the verge of the World Cup qualification. These matches offer the United States a crucial measuring stick before entering a potentially historical matchup against Argentina.
Trooming test against the world champions?
The winner 2022 is still one of the game’s most dominant forces under head coach Lionel Scaloni. If Messi—Now playing in MLS with Inter Miami – would be in the proposed friendship is unclear. But the symbolic weight of the match, especially played in QatarThe location of Argentina’s latest glory, Gravitas adds the potential collision.
The proposed match would fall within the last FIFA’s international windows and run from 10 to 18 November. While the United States is considering hosting matches in October, they are also looking at an international tour in November – a detail that corresponds to the Qatar Fix trip.
