Friendly

Broadcast Rights

In the United States, you can watch Friendly live on Fox Sports, Telemundo, TelevisaUnivision, Turner, fuboTV and Futbol de Primera Radio.

Fox Sports

» Seasons 2022-2028

All Friendly Matches controlled by UEFA.

Available on:

FOX Network, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, FOX One, FOX Sports App and Foxsports.com

Telemundo

» Seasons 2023-2026

NBCUniversal's Telemundo has secured exclusive Spanish-language broadcast rights for the Men's National Team international friendlies in the United States. Soccer fans can catch the thrilling matches on Telemundo and stream on Peacock, providing comprehensive coverage of the team's fixtures and showcasing the talent of the USMNT.

Available on:

Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, UNIVERSO, UNIVERSO NOW and Peacock

TelevisaUnivision

» Seasons 2022-2028

TelevisaUnivision has also secured the broadcasting rights for International Friendlies soccer matches in the United States, extending its agreement until 2028. This deal grants the media conglomerate comprehensive coverage options, including live matches, match highlights, previews, and post-game analysis.

Available on:

TUDN USA, Univision, UniMás, Univision NOW and ViX

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TelevisaUnivision

» Seasons 2026-2034

TUDN is the official USA broadcaster of the Mexican national team’s friendly games. This arrangement is part of a rights deal struck between TUDN’s parent company, TelevisaUnivision, and the Mexican Football Federation (FMF).

TelevisaUnivision secured an eight-year audiovisual rights extension in April 2026, spanning the 2026 to 2034 TV cycle.

Available on:

TUDN USA, Univision, TUDN App, TUDN.com, Univision NOW and ViX

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Turner

» Seasons 2023-2030

Soccer fans in the United States can stream the U.S. men’s national team’s international friendly games (including the USMNT’s clashes with rivals Mexico) in English live on HBO Max. This is made possible by an eight-year broadcast rights deal secured by Turner Sports, a Warner Bros. Discovery-owned broadcaster, with the rights spanning from 2023 through 2030.

Available on:

HBO Max, TBS USA, TNT USA, Watch TBS and Watch TNT

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fuboTV

» Seasons 2022-2028

FuboTV will stream live international football friendlies involving European nations, following a sublicensing deal with Fox Sports that spans across six years through 2028.

Futbol de Primera Radio

» Seasons 2026-2030

Fans in the USA can listen to live matches involving the U.S. men’s national team on Futbol de Primera, the USA-based Spanish-language radio network known for broadcasting major sports competitions. This is made possible thanks to a multi-year audio rights agreement struck between the radio network and U.

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News

Friendly News

Jamal Musiala collapses on pitch again during Bayern Munich pre-season victory

Claas Becker, To · 1 weeks ago

Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala collapsed on the pitch for the second time in a matter of days during Bayern Munich's friendly victory against second-division side Heidenheim.

'I'm where I should be': AC Milan's Amorim not thinking of Man Utd after friendly win

Zack Oaten / Tri · 1 weeks ago

AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim has spoken honestly after beating Manchester United in a friendly this weekend.

Iraola says Liverpool 'moving in right direction' ahead of Como double-header

Reuters · 1 weeks ago

Liverpool's double-header against Serie A side Como on Sunday will be ⁠a good test ahead of the new Premier League season, manager Andoni Iraola said on Saturday.

Inacio and Karetsas: The fearless 18-year-olds ready to help Borussia Dortmund soar

Antonio Moschell · 1 weeks ago

Borussia Dortmund, who will face Roma in a friendly on Saturday, have always been a club that rely on young talent. Today, two 18-year-olds, one Italian and one Greek, have already shown more than a spark of their talent in this pre-season.

'We have work to do': Iraola admits Liverpool can't keep letting levels drop

Reuters · 2 weeks ago

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola said his side are unable to sustain ⁠the required levels of performance after they lost 3-2 to Monaco in a friendly at Anfield ‌on Sunday.

Man Utd boss Carrick urges caution after Mount injury in pre-season draw with PSG

AFP · 2 weeks ago

Michael Carrick said he had to be "careful" with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury scare during Manchester United's 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg on Saturday.

Mount injury overshadows Manchester United's pre-season draw with PSG

AFP · 2 weeks ago

Manchester United managed a creditable 1-1 draw with European champions Paris Saint-Germain in a Gothenburg friendly on Saturday but the result was overshadowed by an injury to Mason Mount.

About Friendly

History, Format, Organization, Media Coverage

International friendly matches are non-competitive fixtures played between national teams outside of major tournaments and qualification campaigns. National teams use friendlies to prepare for major competitions such as the FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship, Copa América, AFC Asian Cup, and Africa Cup of Nations. These matches allow coaches to assess players, test tactical systems, and build squad chemistry ahead of competitive fixtures.

International friendlies are typically scheduled during FIFA international windows and often feature teams from different confederations, providing valuable experience against a variety of playing styles. Although they carry less significance than competitive matches, high-profile international friendlies can attract worldwide attention, particularly when they involve leading football nations or historic rivalries.