- متحد States preparing to co-host كأس العالم
- Intend to line up glamour friendly contests
- CR7 last graced U.S. soil in summer of 2014
That is according to الرياضي who claim that the United States are hoping to play host to CR7 and Co and an “اتحاد كرة القدم الأميركي-sized venue on the east coast”. It is being suggested that said contest could take place during the international break of March 2026.
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly keen to “face teams from different confederations” as he prepares his squad for a home World Cup next summer. The U.S. do not need to qualify for that tournament as co-hosts.
There is still work to do when it comes to readying the USMNT for clashes with the global elite, with a 2-0 defeat to كوريا الجنوبية last time out further highlighting that point. Facing Portugal would be a big test, with a friendly date with بلجيكا also being sought.
Said contests can only be confirmed if Portugal and Belgium qualify for the 2026 World Cup without the need for a play-off. Ronaldo and the 2025 UEFA Nations League winners are also being lined up for a meeting with المكسيك at the iconic Azteca Stadium.
Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo, who is now on the books of الدوري السعودي للمحترفين side Al-Nassr, has not graced U.S. soil since stepping off the bench for ريال مدريد in a friendly clash with مانشستر يونايتد at Michigan Stadium in August 2014. He also figured in Portugal’s exhibition clash with the Republic of أيرلندا at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey earlier that summer.
