Teams Announced for U.S. “Road to 26” Series in March

Brazil, France, Colombia and Croatia will take to the pitch in the United States in March for “Road to 26,” a new match series created to showcase the world’s top international soccer teams.

Co-promoted by Florida Citrus Sports, Unified Events, Pitch International and Lions Sports & Media, Road to 26 will serve as the final tests before this summer’s FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States. The series of matches will be played in three major U.S. markets in Boston, Orlando and Washington, D.C.

Three of the world’s top 10 teams will feature in the series, namely France (third in the FIFA World Rankings), Brazil (fifth) and Croatia (10th), while Colombia are currently ranked 13th in the world.

Tickets for all four matches will go on sale on January 13 at 10 a.m. ET. Fans can also register for exclusive presale access at the Road to 26 website.

The current schedule of matches (subject to change) is as follows:

Thursday, March 26  

• Brazil vs. France — Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, Massachusetts) — 4 p.m. ET
• Colombia vs. Croatia — Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida) — 7:30 p.m. ET

Sunday, March 29  

• Colombia vs. France — Northwest Stadium (Landover, Maryland) — 3 p.m. ET

Tuesday, March 31  

• Brazil vs. Croatia — Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida) — 8 p.m. ET

“Road to 26 is about creating a globally recognizable platform that brings the world’s elite national teams to multiple U.S. markets during a pivotal period for international soccer in the United States,” said Florida Citrus Sports CEO Steve Hogan. “By staging meaningful, world-class matches across several cities, this series gives fans access to top-level competition while reinforcing the United States’ role as a premier destination for international soccer in 2026.”

“This series reflects our long-term commitment to growing the international game in the United States through premium, destination-level events,” said Jon Sheiman, senior vice president of touring at Unified Events. “Road to 26 brings together iconic teams, compelling rivalries and world-class venues in a cohesive, multi-city format that delivers a consistent, high-quality experience for fans across the country.”