USMNT vs Senegal — Pre-World Cup Warm-Up at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte (3:30 PM EDT, May 31)

The United States Men's National Team face Senegal at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina (3:30 PM EDT, May 31) in their penultimate pre-tournament warm-up ahead of the World Cup. The match is USMNT's first outing since Mauricio Pochettino officially announced the 26-man roster on May 26 at Pier 17, New York — where Christian Pulisic was confirmed as captain. The contest offers a direct tactical preview of Senegal, a fellow tournament participant who are in Group I with France, Norway, and Iraq. Sadio Mané leads Senegal's 26-man squad and will be a key study for US defense coaches. Pochettino's squad includes headline surprise pick Alejandro Zendejas (Club América) and the controversy over Diego Luna and Tanner Tessmann's exclusion — both reportedly told via email, which Pochettino publicly defended. The match at Bank of America Stadium follows Pochettino informing cut players of their exclusion, a process that drew media scrutiny. USMNT Group D: Paraguay (June 12, SoFi LA), Kosovo (June 16, AT&T Dallas), Australia (June 21, NRG Houston). The Senegal warm-up is the team's final full-squad dress rehearsal before a second warm-up match vs Germany. 11 days to tournament kickoff at Estadio Azteca.