The U.S. men’s national team will face Mexico on April 19 in the inaugural Allstate Continental Clásico, U.S. Soccer has announced.
The Continental Clásico, per U.S. Soccer, will be an annual event that will “feature the USMNT hosting a top-tier opponent from North, Central or South America.”
The match will be held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and will be broadcast live on TBS, Telemundo and Universo, and streamed on HBO Max and Peacock. Kickoff is set for 10:22 p.m. ET.
“We’re incredibly excited to bring the Continental Clásico to our fans in partnership with Allstate,” said U.S. Soccer Vice President of Partnership Marketing, Kelly Higgins.
“The opportunity to build a platform that brings a world-class opponent to the United States each year will be another key step toward making soccer the preeminent sport in our country, and kicking off the event with one of the biggest rivalries in international soccer will no doubt present a unique opportunity for us to engage avid, casual, and multicultural soccer fans alike.”
Because the match does not fall within a FIFA window, both teams will likely be featuring mostly domestic-based rosters.
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