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USWNT Resumes World Cup Prep With SheBelieves Cup
Annual tournament features Argentina, Canada, and Colombia alongside the U.S. women's national team.
Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:55am
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The U.S. women's national soccer team is kicking off its 2026 World Cup preparation with the annual SheBelieves Cup tournament, which features three doubleheader matches starting on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee. The USWNT will be joined by Argentina, Canada, and Colombia in this year's competition.
Why it matters
The SheBelieves Cup provides the USWNT with high-level competition against diverse international opponents as they gear up for the 2026 FIFA Women's World Cup. The tournament format replicates the group stage of a major international tournament, allowing the team to fine-tune its tactics and chemistry ahead of the World Cup.
The details
After starting the year with a pair of friendlies in California, the USWNT is now ramping up its World Cup preparation with the SheBelieves Cup. The annual tournament features a round-robin format, with each team playing the other three participants once. All matches will be doubleheaders held in Nashville on March 1, 4, and 7.
- The SheBelieves Cup tournament runs from March 1-7, 2026.
- The USWNT played a pair of friendlies in California earlier in 2026 to begin its World Cup prep.
The players
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team
The senior women's national association football team representing the United States, ranked No. 1 in the world by FIFA.
Argentina
The women's national association football team representing Argentina, ranked No. 32 in the world by FIFA.
Canada
The women's national association football team representing Canada, ranked No. 6 in the world by FIFA.
Colombia
The women's national association football team representing Colombia, ranked No. 25 in the world by FIFA.
The takeaway
The SheBelieves Cup provides the USWNT with a crucial opportunity to prepare for the 2026 World Cup by facing diverse international opponents in a tournament-style format. The team's performance in this event will offer valuable insights as they finalize their World Cup roster and tactics.
