Hello! The men's international break is well and truly here, the focus squarely on the 2026 World Cup as qualification continues in a handful of continents and the rest keep busy with all-important friendlies. I'm Pardeep Cattry with an update before international matches come thick and fast.
📺 Footy fix
All times U.S./Eastern
Wednesday, Sept. 3
🌎 CWCC: Washington Spirit vs. Vancouver Rise, 7 p.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network , Paramount+
🇺🇸 USL Championship: Hartford Athletic vs. Indy Eleven, 7:30 p.m. ➡️ ESPN+
Thursday, Sept.4
🌍 WCQ: Bulgaria vs. Spain, 2:45 p.m. ➡️ FS2
🌎 WCQ: Brazil vs. Chile, 8:30 p.m. ➡️ Universo
🌎 WCQ: Guatemala vs. El Salvador, 10:30 p.m. ➡️ CBS Sports Network , Paramount+
⚽ The Forward Line
🇺🇸 USMNT's striker contest takes center stage (again)
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