The era of Mauricio Pochettino commenced on a positive note as the U.S. men’s national soccer team secured a 2-0 win against Panama in Austin, Texas on Saturday.

On Tuesday, Pochettino’s USMNT will face a tougher challenge in their first friendly match in Mexico since 2012. Although the USMNT has maintained an unbeaten record against Mexico at home since 2019, their historical success in Mexico is limited to just one win, achieved during that 2012 friendly.

Pochettino, with extensive coaching experience, steps in for former coach Gregg Berhalter, who was let go following the team’s disappointing exit from Copa America 2024. He was appointed as the new head coach on September 10 and has a little less than two years to prepare the team for the 2026 World Cup after the Copa America setback.

The journey towards the 2026 World Cup began on a bright note as Yunus Musah and Ricardo Pepi scored in Saturday’s victory. For Musah, this match marked his inaugural goal at the international level. This win snapped a four-match winless streak for the USMNT, also breaking a two-game losing streak against Panama.

Here’s what you need to know for the upcoming match between Mexico and the USMNT:

When is the USMNT’s match against Mexico?

The match is set to kick off at 10:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 15.

Where is the friendly taking place?

This match will be held at Estadio Akron in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico. This stadium is the home of Chivas de Guadalajara, which boasts 12 Liga MX championships and has won the Concacaf Champions League twice.

How to watch the match on TV

You can catch the game on TNT, starting with pregame coverage at 9:30 p.m. ET. Spanish-language broadcasts will be available on TUDN and Univision.

How to stream the match

The friendly will be streamed on both Max and Peacock, with pregame coverage beginning at 5 p.m. ET. You can also watch it on fubo.

Players on the USMNT and Mexico rosters

USMNT Roster

Goalkeepers: Ethan Horvath (Cardiff City/Wales), Patrick Schulte (Columbus Crew), Matt Turner (Crystal Palace/England)

Defenders: Kristoffer Lund (Palermo/Italy), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse/France), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Antonee Robinson (Fulham/England), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach/Germany), Auston Trusty (Celtic/Scotland)

Midfielders: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United/England), Gianluca Busio (Venezia/Italy), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough/England), Yunus Musah (AC Milan/Italy), Tanner Tessmann (Olympique Lyonnais/France), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven/Netherlands)

Forwards: Josh Sargent (Norwich City/England), Brandon Vazquez (C.F. Monterrey/Mexico), Haji Wright (Coventry City/England), Alex Zendejas (Club América/Mexico)

Mexico Roster

Goalkeepers: Luis Malagón (Club América), Guillermo Ochoa (AVS Futebol/Portugal), Raúl Rangel (Chivas de Guadalajara)

Defenders: Edson Álvarez (West Ham United/England), Jesús Angulo (Tigres UANL), Bryan González (Pachuca), Rodrigo Huescas (FC Copenhagen/Denmark), César Montes (Lokomotiv Moscow/Russia), Jesús Orozco (Chivas de Guadalajara), Jorge Sánchez (Cruz Azul), Johan Vásquez (Genoa/Italy)

Midfielders: Sebastián Córdova (Tigres UANL), Andrés Guardado (León), Érik Lira (Cruz Azul), Orbelín Pineda (AEK Athens/Greece), Carlos Rodríguez (Cruz Azul), Luis Romo (Cruz Azul), Marcel Ruiz (Toluca), Obed Vargas (Seattle Sounders/USA)

Forwards: Roberto Alvarado (Chivas de Guadalajara), Germán Berterame (Monterrey), Ozziel Herrera (Tigres UANL), César Huerta (Pumas UNAM), Raúl Jiménez (Fulham/England), Diego Lainez (Tigres UANL), Guillermo Martínez (Pumas UNAM), Alexis Vega (Toluca)

Christian Pulisic Among USMNT Players Missing the Match

Notable USMNT player Christian Pulisic, along with Weston McKennie, Marlon Fossey, Ricardo Pepi, and Zack Steffen, will not participate in the match against Mexico.

Pulisic has returned to his club, AC Milan, for “load management,” as noted by U.S. Soccer. Coach Pochettino had previously raised concerns regarding Pulisic’s heavy match schedule.

Additionally, McKennie—who missed the game against Panama—along with Fossey, Pepi, and Steffen, are dealing with “minor injuries” and will head back to their clubs as well.

No replacements have been added to the roster for the match against Mexico due to these absences.