The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and the USMNT has just eight more chances to take the field before next summer’s tournament kicks off, beginning with Friday’s clash against Ecuador in Austin, Texas.

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Ecuador finished 2nd in CONMEBOL’s World Cup qualifying, a point above the likes of Brazil, Colombia and Uruguay, and will give Mauricio Pochettino’s team a real test. Fortunately for USMNT fans, all but one or two first-choice players were available to be called up this window. That does mean, however, Pochettino has a few choices to make.

What are Mauricio Pochettino’s lineup options vs Ecuador?

After effectively holding open tryouts each international window in the eight years since Tim Howard retired, Matt Freese i

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