Overview
- The U.S. will face Brazil on June 6 in São Paulo and June 9 in Fortaleza at Neo Química Arena and Arena Castelão, venues slated for the 2027 World Cup.
- Hayes said playing in Brazil offers crucial acclimation to local food, hotels, training sites, fan atmosphere, and heat.
- She highlighted Brazil’s intense pressing and 1‑v‑1 play as a high‑value tactical test on their home turf.
- The São Paulo match will air as a doubleheader on TBS, Max, Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock after the U.S. men’s send‑off game against Germany.
- The U-23 U.S. squad will also face São Paulo club teams as part of Hayes’s revived pathway linking youth and the senior side.