The USMNT return to action in Austin on Friday night as Mauricio Pochettino’s side faces a confident Ecuador outfit in an international friendly.
With the 2026 World Cup on home soil fast approaching, every match now carries added weight for the Americans, who are still finding consistency under their new coach.
Back-to-back wins have eased the sting of their Gold Cup final loss to Mexico, and with Christian Pulisic back fit, Pochettino is expected to field something close to his strongest XI at Q2 Stadium.
Ecuador, meanwhile, arrive in Texas flying high after a signature 2-0 victory over Argentina last month that underlined their growing stature in South America. Sitting second in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying table, Félix Sánchez’s squad boasts both experience and bite, led by evergreen striker Enner Valencia and Premier League standout Moisés Caicedo.
The South Americans have lost just two of their last 18 qualifiers and will view this clash as the perfect tune-up.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times, and the weekly schedule.
USMNT vs. Ecuador live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this international friendly in the U.S.:
TV channel: TNT, truTV
Live stream: DirecTV
This game is available for live TV broadcast on TNT and truTV. Streaming options are available on DirecTV, which offers a FREE trial to new subscribers.
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What time does USMNT vs. Ecuador kick off?
This international friendly takes place at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, and kicks off on Friday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Oct. 10 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Oct. 10 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Oct. 10 | 5:30 p.m. |
International friendly schedule this week
All times ET
Friday, October 10
- Chile vs. Peru (7:00 p.m.)
- Canada vs. Australia (7:30 p.m.)
- Argentina vs. Venezuela (8:00 p.m.)
- United States vs. Ecuador (8:30 p.m.)
Saturday, October 11
- Grenada vs. Cuba (7:30 p.m.)
- Mexico vs. Colombia (9:00 p.m.)
Sunday, October 12
- Malta vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina (1:00 p.m.)