The U.S. men's national team will close out its October campaign on Tuesday night by hosting Ghana at Nashville SC's GEODIS Park, a quick turnaround as the two World Cup opponents look to bounce back.
How to watch and stream English: TNT, MAX, Peacock Spanish: University On Tuesday, October 17, at 8:30 p.m. ET/5:30 p.m. PT Or GEODIS Park | Nashville, Tennessee These nations have met in three previous World Cups, starting with Ghana's 2-1 wins at the German tournament in 2006 and South Africa's in 2010.
But the USMNT bounced back with a 2-1 win of their own. them at Brazil 2014, a match highlighted by Clint Dempsey's opening goal and John Brooks' winning corner. Nearly a decade later, quality remains among the two programs also participating in Qatar 2022.
At that World Cup in the Middle East, the USMNT advanced to the round of 16 and Ghana finished last in its group. USA Christian Pulisic's form with AC Milan led to a heavy first-half deficit in Saturday's friendly against Germany, but the visitors pulled off a 3-1 comeback win to continue the USMNT's struggle against Germany.
top contenders under head coach Gregg Berhalter. The Yanks' defeat to Die Mannschaft coincided with Gio Reyna's first-half substitution, changing the game in midfield as the Borussia Dortmund star returned to form after a long-term leg injury.
But defensive difficulties were also to blame, although Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner made several timely saves at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut. A positive result against Ghana is crucial for the USMNT, who will begin defending their Concacaf Nations League title next month.
The 2023-24 edition of the regional tournament serves as a qualifier for the 2024 Copa América, which the United States will co-host along with the 2026 World Cup.
Ghana's tour of the United States began with a 2-0 loss to Mexico on Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium, home of Charlotte FC. Second-half goals from wingers Chucky Lozano and Uriel Antuna boosted El Tri as the Black Stars failed to get a shot on target.
To find better performance, Ghana can rely on the midfield duo of Mohammed Kudus (West Ham) and Thomas Partey (Arsenal). Strikers Iñaki Williams (Athletic Bilbao) and Jordan Ayew (Crystal Palace) also pose many dangers.
Ghana, who begin World Cup qualifying against Madagascar (November 13) and Comoros (November 21) next month, recently qualified for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as group winners. E. They are led by former Premier League manager Chris Hughton, who officially took over in February last year.