TST 2026 Friday Match Schedule: Men’s Knockout Round Begins at WakeMed Soccer Park
The action heats up at TST 2026 as the Men’s Knockout Round of 32 officially kicks off on Friday, May 29, at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. With $1 million on the line, international clubs, fan favorites, and rising stars will battle for survival while women’s and mixed division teams continue group stage play.
In addition to world-class soccer, fans can enjoy youth clinics, meet-and-greets with soccer legends, family-friendly activities, live entertainment, and special events throughout the day and evening.
Friday’s Biggest Story: Men’s Knockout Round of 32
The road to the TST championship begins today as the Men’s Round of 32 gets underway.
Featured Men’s Knockout Matches
9:00 AM
La Mexicana Express vs. La Bombonera
10:00 AM
KRÜ FC vs. Rangers
10:15 AM
Hoosier Army vs. The 610
10:30 AM
Hernandez United vs. Dueling For Lincoln FC
11:30 AM
Genefit FC vs. TMT Chicago
12:00 PM
Furia FC vs. Orlando Pirates FC
1:00 PM
Bumpy Pitch FC (Men) vs. Kwik Goal FC
1:15 PM
Podpah Funkbol Clube vs. LCF Academy
Evening Knockout Matches
4:45 PM
Drip FC vs. Pumas De Alabama (Men)
5:30 PM
Pasha Luxury FC vs. Freedom United SC
6:15 PM
Tactical Manager Flo Sharks vs. Cagliari Calcio
6:30 PM
Fort Lauderdale Strikers vs. FC Amarillo Bombers
7:15 PM
Kings League All-Stars vs. Reggae Rovers FC
8:30 PM
Soccer Central vs. Wythenshawe Vets
9:15 PM
Legio FC (Men) vs. Drunken Monkeys (Men)
10:15 PM
Boca Dallas (Men) vs. Club América (Men)
Local Team Spotlight
NC Courage
1:00 PM
NC Courage continues Women’s Group Stage action against Rated Sports.
Club América Women
One of the tournament favorites returns to action with:
- 11:30 AM vs. Sportive FC
- 8:15 PM vs. Kansas City II
US Women
- 1:15 PM vs. Kansas City II
- 8:45 PM vs. Sportive FC
Family Fun at TST
UNICEF Kid Zone
All Day
Located behind Field 3
Celebrate the International Day of Play with soccer challenges, crafts, games, and interactive activities designed for children of all ages.
Mad Science Dry Ice Storm
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Cary Chill Zone
Kids can experience exciting science demonstrations featuring dry ice experiments and hands-on fun.
Meet Soccer Legends
Landon Donovan Meet & Greet
10:45 AM – 11:15 AM
Field 2
Meet one of the greatest players in U.S. Soccer history after Sneaky FC takes on Wrexham.
Club América Legends Meet & Greet
6:00 PM
Meet Mexican National Team and Club América legends:
- Enrique Esqueda
- George Corral
Club América Women’s Legends Meet & Greet
6:30 PM
Featuring:
- Janelly Farias
- Fernanda Pina
Villarreal CF Legends Meet & Greet
Following Villarreal’s Round of 32 match.
Free Youth Soccer Clinics
Villarreal CF Youth Soccer Clinic
Morning Session
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Evening Session
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Young players will learn from coaches and players from Villarreal CF’s renowned academy system. One participant will earn an opportunity to attend a week-long academy experience in Spain.
Special Event: Keeper Wars
Keeper Wars
6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
Field 4
Watch 16 elite goalkeepers compete in a high-energy 1v1 showdown with a $10,000 prize pool on the line.
TST 2026 Statistical Leaders Entering Friday
Goals Leader
K Oliveira Andrade E Nunes (Kings League All-Stars) — 5 Goals
Assists Leader
A Matthews (Hoosier Army) — 3 Assists
Points Leader
K Oliveira Andrade E Nunes (Kings League All-Stars) — 11 Points
Saves Leader
J Smith (Dark Horse NC United) — 29 Saves
Best Save Percentage
D Monterde Priego (Kings League All-Stars) — 1.000
Why Friday Matters
Friday marks the beginning of the win-or-go-home portion of TST 2026. Every men’s knockout match carries championship implications while women’s and mixed division teams continue battling for position heading into the weekend.
With international clubs, former professionals, soccer legends, family activities, and millions of dollars in prize money on the line, Friday promises to be one of the most exciting days of the tournament.
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