{“title”:”USWNT Faces World Cup Foes in SheBelieves Cup”,”body”:”> At a Glance
> – The U.S. women will host Canada, Argentina and Colombia in the SheBelieves Cup this March
> – Double-headers scheduled in Nashville, Columbus and Harrison, N.J.
> – Tobin Heath retirement ceremony set for the U.S. finale on March 7
> – Why it matters: The tournament offers high-stakes tests against likely 2027 World Cup opponents
The U.S. women’s national team will use the SheBelieves Cup as a springboard toward 2027 World Cup prep, welcoming three confirmed foes for the annual showcase.
## Tournament Lineup & Rankings
Emma Hayes’ side, currently No. 2 in the world, will face:
– Canada – No. 10
– Colombia – No. 20
– Argentina – No. 30
The round-robin slate runs March 1-7 and features double-headers in three cities.
## Match Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Venue |
|——|———|——-|
| March 1 | Canada vs. Colombia, U.S. vs. Argentina | GEODIS Park, Nashville |
| March 4 | Argentina vs. Colombia, U.S. vs. Canada | Miracle-Gro Field, Columbus |
| March 7 | Canada vs. Argentina, U.S. vs. Colombia | Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, N.J. |
## Coaches’ Takes
U.S. head coach Emma Hayes stated:
> “These are three teams that will likely be in the World Cup in 2027 and of course we’ll likely see Canada in World Cup qualifying at the end of the year, so when focusing on our continued preparations and growth as a team, the SheBelieves Cup is of great value.”
Canada coach Casey Stoney added:
> “This competition is a fantastic opportunity to once again measure ourselves against high-quality opponents who are all likely to be at the 2027 World Cup.”
## Key Takeaways
– The U.S. has lifted the trophy in seven of 11 editions; Japan claimed last year’s title
– A Tobin Heath retirement ceremony will precede the March 7 finale in her home state
– All four sides expect to use the event as a 2027 World Cup benchmark
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