Their Group at World Cup 2026
USA: World Cup 2026 Fixtures
If USA finish in the top two of Group D, or qualify as one of the eight best third-placed teams, their Round of 32 match takes place between 28 June and 4 July 2026 at a venue determined by their group finishing position.
USA at World Cup 2026: Tournament Profile
Tournament Outlook
USA enter World Cup 2026 as the primary host nation, playing at some of the world's largest stadiums in front of record-breaking crowds. This is the moment American soccer has been building toward since the 1994 World Cup, and a golden generation of talent is ready to deliver.
Players to Watch
- Christian Pulisic: the creative leader, a Champions League winner whose pace and technical quality make him dangerous in any system.
- Gio Reyna: when fit and firing, one of the most technically gifted players this country has ever produced.
Path to the Final
Group D is winnable (Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye are all beatable), and anything short of the quarter-finals will be considered underperformance by a nation now fully invested in its soccer future.
World Cup History
USA are appearing at their 12th World Cup. Best result: Third place in 1930.
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- Is USA in the 2026 World Cup?
- Yes. USA qualified for FIFA World Cup 2026 and are placed in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. Their first match is on Sat, June 13, 2026.
- What group is USA in at World Cup 2026?
- USA are in Group D at FIFA World Cup 2026. Their group also contains Paraguay (FIFA #41), Australia (FIFA #26), Türkiye (FIFA #27).
- When does USA play at World Cup 2026?
- USA play three group-stage matches: Matchday 1: Sat, June 13, 2026 vs Paraguay at SoFi · LA. Matchday 2: Fri, June 19, 2026 vs Australia at Lumen · Seattle. Matchday 3: Fri, June 26, 2026 vs Türkiye at SoFi · LA. All times are UTC.
- What are USA's World Cup 2026 fixtures?
- USA's group-stage fixtures are: Matchday 1: Sat, June 13, 2026 vs Paraguay at SoFi · LA. Matchday 2: Fri, June 19, 2026 vs Australia at Lumen · Seattle. Matchday 3: Fri, June 26, 2026 vs Türkiye at SoFi · LA. USA must finish in the top two of Group D to automatically advance to the Round of 32.
- How many times has USA been to the World Cup?
- USA are appearing at the World Cup for the 12th time in 2026. Their best World Cup result is: Third place (1930).
- Is USA a host nation at World Cup 2026?
- Yes. USA is one of three host nations at FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Canada and Mexico. As a host, USA qualified automatically and will play some or all of their group matches on home soil.