USWNT Kicks Off SheBelieves Cup Against Argentina

The U.S. Women's National Team begins its quest for an eighth tournament title in Nashville, Tennessee.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 6:34pm

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The 2026 SheBelieves Cup, presented by Visa, kicks off this weekend at GEODIS Park as the U.S. Women's National Team begins its quest for an eighth tournament title on Sunday, March 1 against Argentina. The USWNT opened its 2026 campaign in January with shutout wins over Paraguay and Chile, and 14 of the 26 players on the SheBelieves Cup roster competed in that camp. Nashville has been a frequent host for the SheBelieves Cup, and the USWNT holds a strong record in the Music City. The U.S. and Argentina have met six times previously, with the USWNT winning all of those matches.

Why it matters

The SheBelieves Cup serves as an important tune-up for the USWNT ahead of World Cup qualification later this year. The team will look to build on the momentum from its January camp as it faces off against Argentina, a CONMEBOL opponent. Nashville has become a regular stop on the SheBelieves Cup tour, and the USWNT's success in the city underscores its status as an emerging soccer hotbed.

The details

The USWNT opened its 2026 campaign in January with shutout wins over Paraguay and Chile, and 14 of the 26 players on the SheBelieves Cup roster competed in that camp. Head coach Emma Hayes said the January camp helped the team dial down on key themes it will focus on heading into World Cup qualification. The USWNT holds a 5W-0L-1D record in Nashville dating back to 2004, including two wins at GEODIS Park. Sunday's match will be the seventh meeting between the U.S. and Argentina, with the USWNT winning all six previous matchups, including a 6-0 victory in the 2021 SheBelieves Cup.

  • The 2026 SheBelieves Cup kicks off on Sunday, March 1 in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • The USWNT opened its 2026 campaign in January with shutout wins over Paraguay and Chile.

The players

Emma Hayes

Head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team.

Trinity Rodman

USWNT player who scored in the team's January matches against Paraguay and Chile.

Emma Sears

USWNT player who scored in the team's January matches against Paraguay and Chile.

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What they’re saying

“I think this camp has given us the reference points to be able to say, 'Those are the things we need to add to go to the next level.' These are the things we are looking for, and for the players that come back in SheBelieves, it will be really clear what that looks like.”

— Emma Hayes, Head coach of the U.S. Women's National Team

The takeaway

The USWNT's strong record in Nashville and its success in the January camp suggest the team is well-positioned to make a run at an eighth SheBelieves Cup title as it prepares for the crucial World Cup qualification matches later this year.