USMNT gets into bench-clearing brawl after Chilean player kicks at goalkeeper in closing seconds of friendly

A bench-clearing brawl erupted in the closing seconds of a friendly match between the US Men's National Team and Chile in St. Louis, after a Chilean player kicked at the USMNT goalkeeper. The incident occurred under the watch of new USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was caught up in the chaos. The altercation marked a turbulent moment for the squad as they begin a four-year build-up toward the 2026 World Cup.