GREATER LANDOVER, Md. — Men's international soccer is returning to the D.C. area this summer for the first time since 2019.
The U.S. Men's National Team will face off against Colombia on June 8 at FedExField. It's the first time the stadium will host the Men's National Team since 2012.
The match comes as the team prepares for the prestigious Copa America tournament. Head coach Gregg Berhalter says holding the match at FedExField against Columbia will help prepare his young team for strong international competition.
"As we continue to build toward this summer's Copa America and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, we relish the challenge of competing against the best possible opponents and Colombia checks that box. They have been a standout team in World Cup Qualifying and showcase some of the world’s top talent,” USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter said. “We are thrilled to have the U.S. Men's National Team back to FedExField and the DMV, a place with an incredible history of support for our team and for soccer overall."
Los Cafeteros are currently red-hot, riding a 19-match unbeaten streak heading into the March international window.
Colombia currently sits in third place in South America qualifying for the 2026 World Cup with an unblemished 3-0-3 record. This summer, Colombia will aim to build on a third-place finish at the last Copa América and secure its second title after topping the podium on home soil in 2001.
Trista Langdon, senior vice president of operations and guest experience for the Commanders, said some of the FedExField improvements that the Josh Harris group is expected to roll out should be ready in time for the match in June. During a press conference Tuesday, she would not say what those improvements will be.
“It’s been more than 10 years since we’ve hosted the U.S. Men’s National Team and its fans, and we’re honored to have these incredible athletes back in our stadium and their supporters back in our stands," Langdon said. "This is an exciting opportunity to bring together diverse cultures from across the country to celebrate fútbol as the world knows it right here in the DMV."
Tickets for the June 8 match will go on sale to the public on Friday, Feb 16, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time. Pre-sale tickets are available for Circle members supporting the U.S. Soccer Development Fund. More information here.
Pre-sale tickets are also available for U.S. Soccer Insiders.
The USMNT has played many important matches in the D.C. area, compiling a 16-5-6 record all-time. RFK Stadium was the USMNT’s most-frequent home venue, putting up a 15-3-6 record in 24 matches, including a 4-1-2 record in World Cup qualifying play.
The USA last played in the DMV at Audi Field, the home of D.C. United, in October 2019, a 7-0 Concacaf Nations League victory against Cuba
In addition to the Copa America, USMNT will also compete in the Concacaf Nations League Finals in March. After winning the first two editions of the tournament, the U.S. will face Jamaica in the semifinals on March 21 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
For the first time since 2008, the U.S. men qualified to compete in the Olympic Games. The tournament will be held from July 24-Aug. 10 in France.