USMNT Clashes with Uruguay in High-Stakes Friendly: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
The United States men's national soccer team wraps up their November international fixtures against Uruguay, aiming to secure their third consecutive victory.
Mauricio Pochettino's squad is enjoying momentum after claiming back-to-back wins for the first time since their Concacaf Gold Cup campaign. Gio Reyna and Folarin Balogun found the net against Paraguay in another impressive performance despite several key players being unavailable.
Next up is a Uruguay team fresh from a goalless stalemate with Mexico. Marcelo Bielsa's La Celeste remain unbeaten across their previous five fixtures and have already secured their spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The USMNT will be seeking redemption as well. When these nations last met, the Stars and Stripes suffered elimination from the 2024 Copa América during the group phase.
Sports Illustrated provides a preview of the USMNT's international friendly matchup with Uruguay.
What Time Does USMNT vs. Uruguay Kick-Off?
USMNT vs. Uruguay Head-to-Head Record (All Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
USMNT | Uruguay |
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USMNT 2–1 Paraguay - 11/15/25 | Mexico 0–0 Uruguay - 11/15/25 |
USMNT 2–1 Australia - 10/14/25 | Uzbekistan 1–2 Uruguay - 10/13/25 |
USMNT 1–1 Ecuador - 10/10/25 | Uruguay 1–0 Dominican Republic - 10/10/25 |
USMNT 2–0 Japan - 9/9/25 | Chile 0–0 Uruguay - 9/9/25 |
USMNT 0–2 South Korea - 9/6/25 | Uruguay 3–0 Peru - 9/4/25 |
How to Watch USMNT vs. Uruguay on TV, Live Stream
Language | Channel |
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English | TNT, TruTV, HBO Max, Peacock |
Spanish | Universo |
USMNT Team News
The USMNT came through their Paraguay victory without any injury concerns. All players who participated should remain available for selection.
Pochettino may want to evaluate fringe squad members one final time this year, though he would be smart to field a similar starting eleven to the one that beat Paraguay.
Tanner Tessmann and Cristian Roldan performed admirably in the middle of the park and deserve another opportunity. The same applies to Gio Reyna, who ended his 601-day goal drought against Paraguay. Sebastian Berhalter is also in contention to partner Tessmann in midfield.
The defensive setup should remain largely intact with Joe Scally expected to continue at right center-back. Pochettino could deploy him higher up as a wing-back and introduce Auston Trusty, though Alex Freeman deserves a start before the USMNT's break until 2026.
In the attacking third, Pochettino might include Haji Wright in the starting lineup as he did against Australia in October. Diego Luna could also replace Brenden Aaronson, who had difficulties in the final third during Saturday's match.
USMNT Predicted Lineup vs. Uruguay
USMNT predicted lineup vs. Uruguay (3-4-3): Freese; Scally, Robinson, Ream; Freeman, Tessmann, Berhalter, Arfsten; Reyna, Wright, Luna.
Uruguay Team News
Bielsa made changes in crucial positions against Mexico, but is expected to field a strong starting eleven to conclude the international window.
Despite the absence of key stars like Darwin Núñez and Federico Valverde, Uruguay present a formidable physical test for the USMNT.
La Celeste can deploy a La Liga center-back pairing featuring José María Giménez and Ronald Araújo. Manuel Ugarte may also enter the midfield to provide defensive cover. Tottenham Hotspur's Rodrigo Bentancur completed the full match against El Tri but should start again.
Club América's Brian Rodríguez and Palmeiras' Facundo Torres are candidates to lead the attacking line.
Uruguay Predicted Lineup vs. USMNT
Uruguay predicted lineup vs. USMNT (4-3-3): Mele; Varela, Gimenez, Araujo, Piquerez; Bentancur, Uguarte, Zalazar; Rodriguez, Aguirre, Torres
USMNT vs. Uruguay Score Prediction
The USMNT encounter a more challenging, physically demanding opponent to finish November. Uruguay will apply high pressure and put the USMNT in uncomfortable positions.
Despite being an international friendly, the Stars and Stripes are approaching each match with seriousness. Several players have emphasized their determination to win regardless of the reduced stakes in recent fixtures. Another positive outcome would solidify the growing confidence for a team that has desperately needed it in recent months.
Nevertheless, Uruguay are defensively solid. The USMNT also found it difficult to generate clear-cut opportunities against Paraguay. Scoring chances will be at a premium, as demonstrated by their goalless draw with Mexico.