The U.S. men’s national soccer team’s quest to build an abundance of momentum for Copa América and through to the 2026 World Cup hit a brick wall on Saturday.
The USMNT dropped a dud of a performance in a 5-1 loss to Colombia, the squad’s worst loss since the Jürgen Klinsmann era.
That result is an unfortunate and humbling moment for coach Gregg Berhalter’s assemblage. The task gets even tougher on Wednesday night when the team plays perennial world soccer-football powerhouse Brazil in its second Copa América tune-up match. Brazil, alongside South American rival Argentina, will enter this summer’s Copa América as a heavy favorite to win the tournament. The USMNT owns a 1-18-0 record against Brazil, with the lone victory coming in the semifinals of the 1998 Concacaf Gold Cup.
The USMNT’s Copa América group stage opener is on Sunday, June 23 against Bolivia at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, regular home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys. Brazil’s Copa América group stage opener is on Monday, June 24 against Costa Rica at SoFi Stadium, regular home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams and Chargers.
Here’s everything you need to know for Wednesday’s match:
When is the USMNT’s friendly against Brazil?
Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, June 12.
Where will the USMNT’s friendly against Brazil be played?
The USMNT-Brazil international friendly will be held at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida. Camping World Stadium will host college football’s Cure Bowl, Pop-Tarts Bowl and Citrus Bowl.
Camping World Stadium also had been the home to teams from a real alphabet soup of league acronyms, including (but not exclusive to) the Orlando Guardians of the XFL, Orlando Rage of the original XFL, Orlando Thunder of the WLAF and Florida Blazers of the WFL, in addition to pro soccer teams such as Orlando City SC of MLS and the Orlando Pride of the NWSL.
How to watch USMNT vs. Brazil on TV
The television broadcast will be available on TNT and truTV, with pregame coverage starting at 6 p.m. ET. The Spanish-language television broadcast is available on Telemundo and Universo.
How to stream USMNT vs. Brazil
The match will stream on Max, with pregame coverage starting at 6 p.m. ET. Spanish-language commentary is streaming on Peacock. Streaming also is available on fubo.
Which players are on the USMNT and Brazil rosters?
USMNT roster
Goalkeepers (3): Ethan Horvath (Cardiff City/Wales), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC/Canada), Matt Turner (Nottingham Forest/England)
Defenders (9): Cameron Carter-Vickers (Celtic/Scotland), Kristoffer Lund (Palermo/Italy), Mark McKenzie (Genk/Belgium), Shaq Moore (Nashville SC), Tim Ream (Fulham/England), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace/England), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/England), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach/Germany)
Midfielders (8): Tyler Adams (Bournemouth/England), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis/Spain), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo/Spain), Weston McKennie (Juventus/Italy), Yunus Musah (AC Milan; Italy), Gio Reyna (Nottingham Forest/England), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands), Timmy Tillman (Los Angeles FC)
Forwards (7): Brenden Aaronson (Union Berlin/Germany), Folarin Balogun (Monaco/France), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan/Italy), Josh Sargent (Norwich City/England), Tim Weah (Juventus/Italy), Haji Wright (Coventry City/England)
Brazil roster
Goalkeepers (3): Bento (Athletico Paranaense), Rafael (Sao Paulo), Alisson (Liverpool/England)
Defenders (9): Danilo (Juventus/Italy), Yan Couto (Girona/Spain), Guilherme Arana (Atletico Mineiro), Wendell (Porto/Portugal), Lucas Beraldo (Paris Saint-Germain/France), Eder Militao (Real Madrid/Spain), Gabriel Magalhaes (Arsenal/England), Marquinhos (Paris Saint-Germain/France), Bremer (Juventus/Italy)
Midfielders (7): Andreas Pereira (Fulham/England), Joao Gomes (Wolverhampton/England), Bruno Guimaraes (Newcastle/England), Douglas Luiz (Aston Villa/England), Lucas Paqueta (West Ham/England), Ederson (Atalanta/Italy); Pepe (Porto/Portugal)
Forwards (7): Endrick (Palmeiras), Evanilson (Porto/Portugal), Rodrygo (Real Madrid/Spain) Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal/England), Raphinha (Barcelona/Spain), Savio (Girona/Spain), Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid/Spain)