USA vs Senegal live stream — How to Watch on TNT, Max & Free Online

USA face Senegal in a pre-World Cup international friendly today, Sunday May 31, 2026, with kickoff set for 15:30 ET (20:30 BST / 19:30 GMT) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Billed as the Allstate Continental Clasico, this is the first-ever senior international meeting between the two nations and forms part of the USMNT’s final two-game dress rehearsal before the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins.

Both sides head into the tournament — USA in Group D, Senegal in Group I — making this a marquee pre-tournament clash on home soil. Here is everything you need to know about watching USA vs Senegal live.

Last updated: May 31, 2026

USA vs Senegal Match Details

This is Mauricio Pochettino’s penultimate match in charge before the World Cup group stage begins for co-hosts USA on June 12. Coming off back-to-back March defeats to Belgium (5-2) and Portugal (2-0), the USMNT desperately need a strong performance and a result to rebuild confidence before the tournament. Senegal — one of Africa’s most formidable sides — provide exactly the level of challenge Pochettino needs to test his 26-man squad under competitive pressure.

How to Watch USA vs Senegal in the USA

US fans have multiple confirmed, major broadcast options for this match.

TNT and TBS both carry the match live on cable and satellite television nationwide — the first time a USMNT pre-World Cup friendly has appeared on two Turner Sports channels simultaneously, reflecting the scale of this fixture as a World Cup warm-up event.

truTV is an additional cable option for the match within the same Warner Bros. Discovery family.

Max (HBO Max) is the confirmed streaming platform for the match in the USA. Available on iOS, Android, Smart TV, browser, Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. A Max subscription is required.

Peacock carries Spanish-language streaming coverage of the match for subscribers.

NBC Universo carries the Spanish-language broadcast on cable and satellite TV.

DirecTV is also confirmed as a streaming distribution partner for the match.

Kickoff at Bank of America Stadium is at 15:30 ET on Sunday afternoon — a prime weekend slot for US audiences.

How to Watch in the UK

USA vs Senegal kicks off at 20:30 BST on Sunday evening in the UK. A confirmed UK free-to-air broadcaster has not been announced. Fans in the UK should check Sky Sports and Premier Sports listings closer to kickoff. bet365 may also carry the match for funded account holders. FIFA+ is available as a free fallback in unconfirmed territories.

How to Watch in Senegal

Senegal fans can follow the Lions of Teranga on RTS (Radio Television Senegalaise), the national public broadcaster that carries all Senegal national team matches. Canal+ Afrique also holds rights to major Senegalese football and may carry this friendly as part of their West African football package. Kickoff in Dakar is at 19:30 GMT on Sunday evening. The Canal+ app is available for streaming subscribers across Francophone Africa.

How to Watch in France

France has a large Senegalese audience and strong interest in this fixture ahead of their own Group I opener against Senegal on June 16. TF1 and beIN Sports France typically cover major Senegal national team matches. Kickoff in Paris is at 21:30 CEST on Sunday evening.

How to Watch in Australia

Kickoff in Sydney is at 05:30 AEST on Monday, June 1. A confirmed Australian broadcaster has not been announced for this friendly. Paramount+ is Australia’s home of football for pre-World Cup content. FIFA+ is available as a free fallback.

International Broadcasters — USA vs Senegal Worldwide

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USA vs Senegal Kickoff Times Worldwide

Streaming Apps — USA vs Senegal

Max is the primary streaming platform for this match in the United States. The Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service carries TNT, TBS, and truTV content and is available on iOS, Android, Smart TV, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and browser. A paid subscription is required — plans start at $9.99 per month. Peacock carries Spanish-language coverage of USA matches in the United States.

A paid Peacock subscription is required. Canal+ App is available across Francophone Africa for subscribers watching Senegal. FIFA+ is FIFA’s free global streaming platform for fans in territories without confirmed broadcast access, available on iOS and Android.

USA Pre-World Cup Preview

USA arrive in Charlotte as co-hosts under enormous pressure to perform at their home World Cup, and this Senegal fixture represents a critical confidence marker heading into the tournament. Mauricio Pochettino’s side have had a rough recent run — a 5-2 thumping by Belgium and a 2-0 defeat to Portugal in March exposed defensive fragility and a worrying lack of cutting edge in attack. Christian Pulisic, who has gone 21 club and country appearances without a goal, will be desperate to end that drought on home soil this afternoon. The goalkeeper battle between Matt Turner and Matt Freese remains unresolved, and Chris Richards — who returned to Crystal Palace’s bench for their Conference League final win over Rayo Vallecano — adds defensive depth if fully fit.

Pochettino’s 26-man World Cup squad is now confirmed, meaning this match and the June 6 Germany fixture are the last opportunities to sharpen combinations before Group D begins against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. A packed Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte will provide the kind of electric home atmosphere the USMNT need to rediscover their best form — and facing a dangerous, experienced Senegal side is exactly the right test.

Senegal Pre-World Cup Preview

Senegal arrive in Charlotte as African champions and one of the most technically gifted and physically imposing squads in the entire 2026 World Cup field. Coach Pape Thiaw’s side won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco in a controversial, dramatic conclusion — Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a late penalty, but Brahim Diaz missed the spot kick and Senegal eventually won in extra time. The Lions of Teranga are ranked inside the world’s top 15, with Sadio Mane leading a squad packed with Ligue 1, Premier League, and Champions League experience.

Kalidou Koulibaly is part of the provisional World Cup squad but remains a fitness uncertainty ahead of the tournament. Group I — which starts with France on June 16 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey — is a brutal draw, but Senegal have the quality to advance. Sunday’s match in Charlotte is a genuine statement opportunity: beating co-host USA on American soil before the World Cup would send a message to every team in the tournament.

USA vs Senegal Head-to-Head

USA vs Senegal today is the first-ever senior international meeting between the two nations in men’s football. There is no previous head-to-head record at senior level. The United States Soccer Federation confirmed the match as the first encounter when announcing the fixture, making Bank of America Stadium the birthplace of a rivalry between two World Cup-bound nations.

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USA vs Senegal at Bank of America Stadium today is the standout pre-World Cup friendly of the day — a 74,000-capacity crowd in Charlotte, two tournament-bound nations, and a first-ever head-to-head that will set the tone for both squads heading into the most important summer of their recent history.

US fans can watch on TNT, TBS, truTV, Max, Peacock, or NBC Universo. For everyone else globally, FIFA+ is the free fallback and bookmark this page for the live score and result throughout the match. Check Cabo Verde vs Serbia Live Score