The U.S. men's national team will close out 2026 with a friendly against longtime Concacaf rival Jamaica on Dec. 13 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S. Soccer confirmed on Tuesday. It will be the first meeting between the two teams since the USMNT's 4-2 win in the 2024 Concacaf Nations League quarterfinals, when goals from AC Milan's Christian Pulisic and PSV Eindhoven's Ricardo Pepi sealed the result.
The match will be held at Inter Miami's stadium at 3:30 p.m. and follows USMNT action in the Concacaf Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti, scheduled for Nov. 14 and Nov. 17. Pulisic, Juventus' Weston Mc Kennie and AS Monaco's Folarin Balogun are expected to play in the Nations League quarterfinal.
U.S. Soccer is replacing its traditional January camp with this December gathering. The camp is designed to give MLS-based players an extended look and a chance to make their mark. Winter camps in past years have given players a chance to earn World Cup roster spots. Seven players on the 2026 World Cup squad earned their first or second cap in a January camp match, including current captain Tyler Adams.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said the match is an excellent opportunity to work with many MLS players and potentially see new faces. He noted that Jamaica is the type of team the U.S. could face in upcoming tournaments, including World Cup Qualifying. The USMNT holds a 22-3-10 all-time record against Jamaica, including a 7-1-2 mark in non-official matches.
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