The United States men’s national team opened its 2026 World Cup sendoff with Senegal on June 10, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, the first of two warm-up matches before the squad headed to California for final preparation. It was the first time the U.S. had ever lined up against Senegal, making the night a fresh test rather than a familiar tune-up.
Fans looking for the match had plenty of ways to watch it. TBS carried the game in English, Universo aired it in Spanish, HBO Max streamed it in English, Peacock streamed it in Spanish and FuboTV listed a free trial option. The kick was set for 3:30pm Eastern and 12:30pm Pacific, a midday slot that put the first real World Cup buildup of the cycle in plain view.
The timing mattered because the U.S. had not played since March, when it lost to Belgium and Portugal. That long gap left the team with little recent rhythm heading into a matchup against Senegal, which came in ranked 14th in the world and brought a dangerous attack. With the biggest soccer tournament ever approaching, this was less a celebratory sendoff than an early read on how far the Americans had come since the March defeats.
That is why the result in Charlotte carried more weight than a typical friendly. The U.S. still had one more sendoff match to play before final World Cup preparation in California, and what happened against Senegal would help shape the tone of the final stretch. For bettors and casual viewers alike, the night also served as a reminder that the road to the World Cup is starting to narrow, whether through the broadcast window or through a bet365 wager placed before the first whistle.
