USMNT lineup vs Peru today: Who starts first match of new era?

The U.S. men’s national team enters a new era on Saturday, Sept. 26 as it faces Peru in its first match after the 2026 World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino has named a 28-player roster full of fresh faces, with 13 players on the team entering the international window uncapped.

Pochettino will be able to rotate his squad considerably during the newly expanded FIFA window, which includes four matches for the USMNT.

Though the USMNT boss isn’t a fan of playing so many games, he will at least have the chance to evaluate his youth-heavy squad.

Pochettino has plenty of ways he can set up for the opener on Saturday, but he hinted at his pre-match press conference that he was likely to go with a mix of veterans and newcomers.

Here is how the USMNT could line up against Peru.

The United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina meet in the World Cup Round of 32 with a place in the next stage at stake.

See moments from the match as the knockout rounds continue and the pressure rises.

Above, Fans of the United States show their support before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

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The United States and Bosnia-Herzegovina meet in the World Cup Round of 32 with a place in the next stage at stake.

See moments from the match as the knockout rounds continue and the pressure rises.

Above, Fans of the United States show their support before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

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Nikola Katic of Bosnia and Herzegovina arrives at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

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General view outside the stadium as fans arrive at the stadium before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between USA and Bosnia and Herzegovina at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium on July 01, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.

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