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The USA World Cup 2026 squad is playing in group D alongside Paraguay, Turkey, and Australia. The team will play its matches in major stadiums across the country. Get all the upcoming fixtures, squad, results, stats, and standings & table for the USA national football team.
Can the USA World Cup 2026 win the tournament? The United States Men’s National team has home ground advantages in the tournament and a tactical team led by notable players like Tim Ream, the captain, Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams. Hang tight on our SportPesa live blog, and get first-hand information on the FIFA World Cup news in real time.
Also Read: USA vs Paraguay Prediction & Match Preview: World Cup 2026 Group D Opener, 13 June 2026
Team profile overview
| Category | Details |
| Team Name | United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) |
| Nickname(s) | USMNT, The Stars and Stripes, The Yanks |
| Association | United States Soccer Federation (USSF) |
| Confederation | CONCACAF (North America) |
| Sub-confederation | NAFU (North America) |
| Head Coach | Mauricio Pochettino |
| Captain | Tim Ream |
| Most Caps | Cobi Jones (164 appearances) |
| Top Scorer(s) | Clint Dempsey (57 goals), Landon Donovan (57 goals) |
| Home Stadium | Various stadiums across the United States |
| FIFA Code | USA |
| Current FIFA Ranking | 17th (June 2026) |
| Highest FIFA Ranking | 4th (April 2006) |
| Lowest FIFA Ranking | 36th (July 2012) |
| First International Match | Sweden 2–3 United States (20 August 1916) |
| Biggest Win | United States 8–0 Barbados (15 June 2008) |
| Biggest Defeat | Norway 11–0 United States (6 August 1948) |
| World Cup Appearances | 12 |
| First World Cup Appearance | 1930 |
| Best World Cup Result | Third Place (1930) |
| 2026 World Cup Group | Group D |
| 2026 Group Opponents | Australia, Paraguay, Türkiye |
| Qualification Status | Qualified automatically as the co-host nation |
| Olympic Games Appearances | 10 |
| Best Olympic Result | Silver Medal (1904) |
| CONCACAF Championship/Gold Cup Appearances | 20 |
| Best Gold Cup Result | Champions (1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2021) |
| CONCACAF Nations League Appearances | 4 |
| Best Nations League Result | Champions (2021, 2023, 2024) |
| Copa América Appearances | 5 |
| Best Copa América Result | Fourth Place (1995, 2016) |
| FIFA Confederations Cup Appearances | 4 |
| Best Confederations Cup Result | Runners-up (2009) |
| Key Players (2026) | Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah, Antonee Robinson, Yunus Musah |
The United States national football team’s brief history
Foundation and early World Cup success (1885–1950)
The United States played its first international match in 1885 in New Jersey, losing it to Canada 1 -0. In 1916, the team recorded its first official international victory after defeating Sweden 3 -2 in Stockholm. Also in 1930, they participated in the FIFA World Cup and finished in third position, which remains their best-ever position. They finished third overall, which remains their best-ever World Cup result. In 1950, the Americans shocked the football world by defeating England 1-0 in a match famously known as the Miracle on Grass.
Decline and return to the World stage (1960–1999)
The national team struggled for relevance during the 1960s, 1970s, and early 1980s, missing several World Cups. In 1988, FIFA awarded the United States hosting rights for the 1994 FIFA World Cup. After that, in 1990, the USA qualified for the World Cup, ending a 40-year absence from the tournament. In the World Cup 1994 version, the Americans advanced to the knockout stage for the first time since 1930. The decade ended on a disappointing note as the team lost all three matches at the 1998 World Cup in France.
Modern growth and the golden generation (2000–2026)
In the 2002 FIFA World Cup the United States reached the quarterfinals. During the 2010 World Cup competitions, Landon Donovan’s made an historic goal against Algeria which helped the team to move to the round 16. They also qualified for the 2014 World Cup. Led by Weston McKennie, Christian Pulisic, and Tyler Adams they failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Being the Co-hosts for the 2026 competitions the team has made history in its first match after winning 4 -1 against Paraguay.
USA World Cup 2026 Squad
The USA World Cup 2026 Squad has 26 players, as announced by Mauricio Pochettino. The team blends both veterans and new talents with the main goal of winning the World Cup in their home soil. It has notable players like Tyler Adams, McKennie, Pulistic, Reyna, and Timothy. The table below represents the USA World Cup players.
| Name | Position | Age | Height | Weight | Jersey Number | Club |
| Matt Turner | Goalkeeper | 31 | 1.91 m | 83 kg | 1 | Crystal Palace |
| Sergiño Dest | Defender | 25 | 1.73 m | 62 kg | 2 | PSV Eindhoven |
| Chris Richards | Defender | 26 | 1.88 m | 92 kg | 3 | Crystal Palace |
| Tyler Adams | Midfielder | 27 | 1.75 m | 72 kg | 4 | Bournemouth |
| Antonee Robinson | Defender | 28 | 1.83 m | 73 kg | 5 | Fulham |
| Auston Trusty | Defender | 27 | 1.91 m | 78 kg | 6 | Celtic |
| Giovanni Reyna | Midfielder | 23 | 1.85 m | 78 kg | 7 | Borussia Dortmund |
| Weston McKennie | Midfielder | 27 | 1.85 m | 83 kg | 8 | Juventus |
| Ricardo Pepi | Forward | 23 | 1.85 m | 73 kg | 9 | PSV Eindhoven |
| Christian Pulisic | Midfielder | 27 | 1.78 m | 73 kg | 10 | AC Milan |
| Brenden Aaronson | Midfielder | 25 | 1.78 m | 68 kg | 11 | Leeds United |
| Miles Robinson | Defender | 29 | 1.88 m | 83 kg | 12 | FC Cincinnati |
| Tim Ream | Defender | 38 | 1.85 m | 78 kg | 13 | Charlotte FC |
| Sebastian Berhalter | Midfielder | 25 | 1.75 m | 68 kg | 14 | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| Cristian Roldan | Midfielder | 31 | 1.73 m | 73 kg | 15 | Seattle Sounders |
| Alex Freeman | Defender | 21 | 1.88 m | 78 kg | 16 | Orlando City SC |
| Malik Tillman | Midfielder | 24 | 1.88 m | 86 kg | 17 | PSV Eindhoven |
| Max Arfsten | Midfielder | 25 | 1.85 m | 78 kg | 18 | Columbus Crew |
| Haji Wright | Forward | 28 | 1.91 m | 78 kg | 19 | Coventry City |
| Folarin Balogun | Forward | 24 | 1.78 m | 66 kg | 20 | AS Monaco |
| Timothy Weah | Forward | 26 | 1.83 m | 66 kg | 21 | Juventus |
| Mark McKenzie | Defender | 27 | 1.83 m | 83 kg | 22 | Toulouse |
| Joe Scally | Defender | 23 | 1.83 m | 78 kg | 23 | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| Matt Freese | Goalkeeper | 27 | 1.91 m | 87 kg | 24 | New York City FC |
| Chris Brady | Goalkeeper | 22 | 1.91 m | 77 kg | 25 | Chicago Fire |
| Alejandro Zendejas | Forward | 28 | 1.68 m | 66 kg | 26 | Club América |
Coaching and technical staff
The USA World Cup team is under the leadership of Mauricio Pochettino. With the support of his technical staff, he has focused on discipline and player development aiming to win the trophy. The table below gives the details of the coaches and technical staff.
| Name | Age (2026) | Position | Nationality |
| Mauricio Pochettino | 54 | Head Coach | Argentina |
| Gianni Vio | 63 | Technical / Set-Piece Coach | Italy |
| Patrick Häntschke | 38 | Mental Coach | Germany |
| Dr. Niklas Häusler | 37 | Mental Performance Coach | Germany |
| Sam Gregory | 36 | Chief Analyst | Canada |
| Jesus Perez | 54 | Assistant Coach | United States |
| Miguel D’Agostino | 54 | Assistant Coach | Argentina |
| Antonio Jimenez | 55 | Goalkeeping Coach | United States |
| Sebastiano Pochettino | 31 | Sports Scientist / Performance Analyst | United States |
USA World Cup 2026 fixtures
This section is vital for checking the next matches without looking at the full season’s schedule. The table below provides the latest USA World Cup 2026 fixtures which includes match dates, venue, opponent teams, and kickoff time.
| Date | Match | Venue | Kick-off Time (EDT) | Result | Status |
| 12 June 2026 | United States vs Paraguay | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles | 9:00 PM | Won 4–1 | Completed |
| 19 June 2026 | United States vs Australia | Lumen Field, Seattle | 3:00 PM | — | Scheduled |
| 25 June 2026 | Türkiye vs United States | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | 10:00 PM | — | Scheduled |
Read Also: FIFA World Cup 2026 schedule: Full group stage fixtures, dates and group breakdown
USA World Cup 2026 results
The USA World Cup 2026 results show the team’s performance in the tournament. The team has played and won one game against Paraguay. The table below represents USA’s results in the World Cup group stages.
| Date | Game | Score | Status |
| 12 June 2026 | United States vs Paraguay | 4 –1 | Won |
| 19 June 2026 | United States vs Australia | — | Scheduled |
| 25 June 2026 | Türkiye vs United States | — | Scheduled |
USA World Cup 2026 standings
The World Cup group D Standings & table show the teams performance in the group stages. This gives a comparison of the four teams in this group, from Wins, draws, losses, scored goals, points accumulated to the total matches played. Below is a tabular representation of the USA World Cup group D standings.
| Rank | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
| 1 | United States | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 2 | Australia | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 |
USA World Cup 2026 Statistics
Our USA World Cup 2026 stats includes a detailed analysis of the team’s performance in recents matches. The Stars have played one game against Paraguay which has set a positive impact in the teams history. The table below presents matches played, top goal scorers and top assists.
| Statistic | Value |
| Tournament | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Team | United States |
| Group | Group D |
| FIFA Ranking | 17th |
| Head Coach | Mauricio Pochettino |
| Captain | Tim Ream |
| Matches Played | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Goals Scored | 4 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 |
| Goal Difference | +3 |
| Points | 3 |
| Current Group Position | 1st |
| Qualification Status | In Qualification Position |
| Clean Sheets | 0 |
| Average Goals Scored per Match | 4.0 |
| Average Goals Conceded per Match | 1.0 |
| Biggest Win | 4–1 vs Paraguay |
| Biggest Defeat | None |
| Top Scorer | Folarin Balogun (2 Goals) |
| Second Top Scorer | Giovanni Reyna (1 Goal) |
| Top Assist Provider | Christian Pulisic (1 Assist) |
| Top Assist Provider | Malik Tillman (1 Assist) |
| Top Assist Provider | Alex Freeman (1 Assist) |
| Discipline Ranking | T-13th |
| Yellow Cards | 1 |
| Red Cards | 0 |
| Fair Play Points | 1 |
| Goals Scoring Rank | T-1st (4 Goals) |
| Top Scorer Race Position | T-1st (Balogun – 2 Goals) |
| Assists Ranking | T-6th (Pulisic, Tillman & Freeman – 1 Assist each) |
| Longest Winning Streak | 1 Match |
| Longest Current Winning Streak | 1 Match |
| Longest Unbeaten Streak | 1 Match |
| Longest Current Unbeaten Streak | 1 Match |
| Longest Losing Streak | 0 Matches |
| Longest Current Losing Streak | 0 Matches |
| Longest Winless Streak | 0 Matches |
| Longest Current Winless Streak | 0 Matches |
| Tournament Average Attendance | 64,276 |
| Tournament Total Attendance | 1,028,429 |
| Highest Tournament Attendance | Mexico 2–0 South Africa (80,824) |
| Lowest Tournament Attendance | Canada 1–1 Bosnia and Herzegovina (43,002) |
| Tournament Highest-Scoring Match | Germany 7–1 Curaçao |
| Largest Tournament Winning Margin | Germany 7–1 Curaçao (6 Goals) |
Upcoming United States team’s news on the World Cup
The 26-man USA squad made history in their first match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Star won after scoring four goals against Paragauay who had only one goal.
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Can the USA win the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The USMNT has great possibilities of winning the 2026 World Cup. The team being under the leadership of a well experienced head coach Pochettino, has notable talented players who have the potential of lifting the trophy. Though most predictions show the United States as unfit to win the World Cup his first match against Paraguay, provided otherwise. The team might manipulate the home grounds to win the tournament.
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FAQs on USA World Cup 2026
How many group stage matches are in the World Cup 2026?
The World Cup 2026 group stages have 72 matches.
What group is the USA in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The United States is Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How many teams advance from each group?
The World is set for two top teams from each group to advance to the round of 32. However, the eight best teams in position three will also advance.
Where are group D games in the World Cup 2026?
The World Cup 2026 group D matches will be held at SoFi stadium in Los Angeles, BC Place in Canada, Lumen Field in Seattle and Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.
Conclusion
The USA World Cup 2026 is one of the strongest teams in the 2026 FIFA World. With experienced players the team stands a chance of lifting the trophy. Follow the SportPesa live page for all the USMNT upcoming results, fixtures, standings & standings.
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