USMNT to Face Haiti in Nations League Quarterfinals
The two-legged November 2026 quarterfinal decides which side advances to the semifinals and qualifies for the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Soccer
The USMNT will play two CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti in November 2026. The aggregate winner of the two legs advances to the semifinals and qualifies for the 2027 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Why it matters
The USMNT won all four friendlies in the recent international window against Peru, Chile, Mexico, and Canada, setting up a competitive test in the Nations League. Qualifying for the 2027 Gold Cup through the tournament makes the November matches consequential for the national team's pathway.
Christian Pulisic has scored three league goals for AC Milan since returning to club action in mid-September, while Julian Hall scored in three of the four recent friendlies at age 18. Pochettino is expected to call around 26 players, and Pulisic and McKennie's availability for the Nations League games is still projected rather than confirmed.
The players
Mauricio Pochettino
Pochettino is the head coach of the United States men's national soccer team, known for his prior coaching roles at Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea.
Christian Pulisic
Pulisic is a United States men's national team forward who plays club soccer for AC Milan and is among the most prominent American players in Europe.
Weston McKennie
McKennie is a United States men's national team midfielder who has played professionally in Europe and is a regular member of the national squad.
The details
The USMNT will host two legs of the quarterfinal against Haiti, with the aggregate result determining advancement. Pulisic and Weston McKennie missed the September and October window, but both are expected to return for the Nations League matches.
Timeline
September 2026: USMNT friendlies began with 28 players called in.
October 2026: The international window concluded with four wins.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026: Expected announcement of the November roster.
November 2026: CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal matches against Haiti.
2027: Aggregate winner qualifies for the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Season Trajectory
The CONCACAF Nations League uses two-legged knockout ties to decide which teams reach the semifinals and earn Gold Cup qualification, so the Haiti quarterfinal is a direct step in that pathway. The result will shape the USMNT's position heading into the 2027 Gold Cup cycle.
Fantasy and betting players tracking the USMNT should watch the November roster announcement to see whether Pulisic and McKennie are included. The aggregate result also determines whether the team reaches the semifinals and Gold Cup qualification.
The takeaway
The USMNT's November Nations League quarterfinal against Haiti is a direct route to Gold Cup qualification, and the roster announcement on November 4 will reveal how the squad is shaping up. Fans should track the call-up list for clarity on key players' availability.
What happens next
The USMNT is expected to announce its November roster on Wednesday, November 4, ahead of the two-legged quarterfinal against Haiti.
Further reading
Follow more coverage in Soccer for updates on the national team's upcoming tournament schedule.
