The story
The United States national football team, affectionately known to their passionate supporters as the USMNT, enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 with high expectations. Currently ranked number 14 in the world, they bring a unique tactical identity and style from CONCACAF to this expanded 48-team tournament.
Hosts with a golden generation that finally has to deliver in front of a home crowd.
With the tournament co-hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, United States will count on their travelling support to create a vibrant atmosphere. Their primary objective will be to make a statement in Group D and navigate their way to the high-stakes knockout rounds.
What to watch
Keep a close eye on their transition play in Group D. The connection between Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie is crucial to their attacking spark.
X-factor
Christian Pulisic - the clinical winger who holds the ability to turn a match on its head with a single moment of magic.
United States are poised to be one of the most intriguing stories of the group stage, bringing great energy to the tournament.
Their fixtures
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Paraguay United States Secure Crucial 4-1 Win Over Paraguay
A thrilling match in Atlanta concludes with United States and Paraguay leaving everything on the pitch. Read the full post-match analysis.
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Australia Triumph for United States in Tense 2-0 Battle
A thrilling match in Atlanta concludes with United States and Australia leaving everything on the pitch. Read the full post-match analysis.
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Turkiye Tactical Masterclass Sees Turkiye Beat United States 2-3
The final whistle blew at Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a 2-3 scoreline. United States and Turkiye played out an absorbing contest in this Group D fixture.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina Triumph for United States in Tense 2-0 Knockout Battle
The final whistle blew at Levi's Stadium with a 2-0 scoreline. United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina played out an absorbing contest in this Round of 32 fixture.
Belgium United States Belgium Outclass United States in 4-1 Round of 16 Victory
The final whistle blew at Lumen Field with a 4-1 scoreline. Belgium and United States played out an absorbing contest in this Round of 16 fixture.
United States wins 16th Presidents Cup: Scheffler and Cantlay lead 18.5-11.5 triumph at Medinah
FINAL: United States 18.5, International Team 11.5. Scheffler tops Matsuyama 3&2 and Cantlay closes out Scott 2&1 at Medinah No. 3.