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United States at FIFA World Cup 2026
United States qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the first 48-team edition, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.
Group D opponents
United States plays the following three teams in the group stage. Top 2 advance to the Round of 32; the 3rd-placed team can still advance via the best-3rd-placed playoff route (8 of 12 third-placed teams qualify).
United States fixtures
United States in the tournament
United States arrives at the 2026 World Cup ranked #16 in the FIFA World Ranking with a tournament strength rating of 74/100 and the home advantage of being a co-host. CONCACAF (North, Central America, and Caribbean) sends 6 teams, including the three co-hosts who qualify automatically.
The 48-team format puts United States in Group D with Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye. On FIFA ranking alone, the group averages #27, with United States the top-ranked side. Top 2 advance automatically; the best 3rd-placed teams (8 of 12) also qualify for the Round of 32.
United States squad for World Cup 2026
Announced May 30, 2026 · 26 players · Head coach: Mauricio Pochettino
USA co-host their first World Cup since 1994 under Argentine head coach Mauricio Pochettino. Christian Pulisic (AC Milan) leads the attack; Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, and Gio Reyna anchor the midfield generation. Auston Trusty's late move to Celtic adds defensive depth.
Goalkeepers3
- Chris Brady(Chicago Fire)
- Matt Freese(New York City FC)
- Matt Turner(New England Revolution)
Defenders10
- Max Arfsten(Columbus Crew)
- Sergiño Dest(PSV Eindhoven)
- Alex Freeman(Villarreal)
- Mark McKenzie(Toulouse)
- Tim Ream(Charlotte FC)
- Chris Richards(Crystal Palace)
- Antonee Robinson(Fulham)
- Miles Robinson(FC Cincinnati)
- Joe Scally(Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Auston Trusty(Celtic)
Midfielders6
- Tyler Adams(AFC Bournemouth)
- Sebastian Berhalter(Vancouver Whitecaps)
- Weston McKennie(Juventus)
- Gio Reyna(Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Cristian Roldan(Seattle Sounders)
- Malik Tillman(Bayer Leverkusen)
Forwards7
- Brenden Aaronson(Leeds United)
- Folarin Balogun(Monaco)
- Ricardo Pepi(PSV Eindhoven)
- Christian PulisicCaptain(AC Milan)USA's talisman; AC Milan playmaker
- Tim Weah(Marseille)
- Haji Wright(Coventry City)
- Alejandro Zendejas(Club América)
Sources: Sky Sports. Squads may change due to injury or disciplinary action before the tournament.
Frequently asked questions about United States
When does United States play at the FIFA World Cup 2026?
United States plays 3 scheduled group-stage matches starting June 13, 2026. The opener is against PAR. See the full fixtures list below for every kickoff time and venue.
What group is United States in at the World Cup 2026?
United States is in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye. The top two from each group advance to the Round of 32, plus the 8 best 3rd-placed teams across all 12 groups.
What is United States's FIFA ranking?
United States entered the FIFA World Cup 2026 ranked #16 in the FIFA World Ranking. This places them in the top 25 globally. Rankings update through the qualification cycle.
Can United States win the World Cup 2026?
United States's pre-tournament strength rating is 74/100, derived from FIFA ranking, recent form, and squad depth. They are competitive group-stage participants; advancing to the knockouts would be a strong tournament. Try them in the bracket predictor to test your scenario.