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USA's expected lineup at home to Peru in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Freese in goal, a back five of Freeman, Robinson, Richards, Ream and Dest, and Balogun leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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  • Most-used shape: 4-2-3-1 in 3 of the last 5 matches.
  • Based on starts across 5 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for USA, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Mauricio Pochettino, USA manager
Head Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
Since Mar 2026
Formation tendency
4-2-3-1most-used · 3 of last 5
4-2-3-1
60%
4-3-3
20%
4-1-2-3
20%

Most Common USA Starting XI

Based on 5 official matches this season

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What is USA's expected lineup?
USA's expected lineup at home to Peru in the Friendlies is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-2-3-1, across 5 official matches: Freese in goal, a back five of Freeman, Robinson, Richards, Ream and Dest, and Balogun leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-2-3-1): Freese, Freeman, Robinson, Richards, Ream, Dest, McKennie, Tillman, Adams, Pulišić, Balogun.
Who started USA's last match?
USA's starting XI on 7 Jul 2026 in the World Cup (4-3-3): Matthew Freese, Alexander Freeman, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Malik Tillman, Sergiño Dest, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulišić.
What was USA's last result?
USA lost to Belgium 1–4 on 7 Jul 2026.
When did USA last win?
USA last won on 2 Jul 2026, beating Bosnia & Herzegovina 2–0.
Who takes penalties for USA?
H. Wright is USA's first choice penalty taker, with A. Robinson next in line.
Who has made the most starts for USA this season?
Weston McKennie leads with 5 starts for USA across all competitions this season.
What formation does USA use most often?
USA have used a 4-2-3-1 in 3 of their 5 matches this season.
Which USA goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Matthew Freese has made the most starts as goalkeeper for USA this season, starting 4 matches.
Which USA defender has started the most this season?
Tim Ream has made the most starts as defender for USA this season, starting 4 matches.
Which USA midfielder has started the most this season?
Weston McKennie has made the most starts as midfielder for USA this season, starting 5 matches.
Which USA forward has started the most this season?
Folarin Balogun has made the most starts as forward for USA this season, starting 4 matches.
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