For its second preparation match ahead of the World Cup, the U.S. Soccer Federation has selected Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas to host USA-Uruguay, it was announced on Wednesday.

The USMNT will face fellow World Cup finalists and 13th-ranked Uruguay on June 5. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET and the match will be broadcast live on FOX, Univision and TUDN.

“We’re looking forward to facing another high-level opponent that is also preparing for the World Cup. Uruguay has some world-class talent and is one of the top teams in South America,” USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter said. “These are the kinds of opportunities we need to continue to grow as a group and set ourselves up to be successful in Qatar. Once again we’ll have the benefit of outstanding facilities in Kansas City and a venue that has shown tremendous support for the national team.”

Presales for the match will begin on Monday, May 2 with the public sale beginning on Friday, May 6.

 

Presale Schedule for USA-Uruguay, presented by Allstate:

Sales Schedule Presale Date & Start Time
Circle Insiders Presale (Circle Insiders) Monday, May 2 | 10 a.m. CT
VIP Insiders Presale (VIP Insiders) Monday, May 2 | 2 p.m. CT
Premium Insiders Presale (Premium & Premium Family Insiders) Tuesday, May 3 | 10 a.m. CT
Standard Insiders Presale (Standard Insiders) Wednesday, May 4 | 10 a.m. CT
Visa Presale (Visa cardholders only) Thursday, May 5 | 10 a.m. CT
Public Sale Friday, May 6 | 10 a.m. CT

 

 

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