The United States men’s national soccer team (USMNT) is set to face Uruguay in an international friendly match today. Under the guidance of Marcelo Bielsa, Uruguay has demonstrated impressive form, going unbeaten in their last five matches. Their most recent encounter was a 0-0 draw against Mexico, highlighting their solid defensive capabilities. Conversely, the USMNT is grappling with injury concerns, as key players including Tyler Adams, Christian Pulisic, and Weston McKennie will not be participating.
Despite these setbacks, the USMNT has shown notable improvement under coach Mauricio Pochettino, remaining unbeaten in their last five games against teams that qualified for the World Cup. However, a previous match against Uruguay at the 2024 Copa América resulted in a narrow defeat, where they lost 1-0.
Fans eager to watch this friendly can tune in on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET, with coverage available on TNT and Peacock. A live boxscore will also be accessible through FOXSports.com.
Betting odds suggest that Uruguay is the favorite to win this matchup, capitalizing on their strong defense in light of the USMNT’s injury challenges. Predictions indicate a tightly contested match, potentially resulting in a low scoreline favoring Uruguay.
Analyzing the performances of both teams in their last five matches reveals the following:
For the USA:
– 11/15: Defeated Paraguay (2-1)
– 10/14: Defeated Australia (2-1)
– 10/10: Drew with Ecuador (1-1)
– 9/9: Defeated Japan (2-0)
– 9/6: Lost to South Korea (0-2)
For Uruguay:
– 11/15: Drew with Mexico (0-0)
– 10/13: Defeated Uzbekistan (2-1)
– 10/10: Defeated Dominican Republic (1-0)
– 9/9: Drew with Chile (0-0)
– 9/4: Defeated Peru (3-0)
As fans gear up for this friendly clash, all eyes will be on how the USMNT can respond to their injury woes and face a resilient Uruguay side. Anticipation builds not only for this match but also for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, promising exciting developments in soccer as qualifying rounds progress.