The FIFA World Cup is back on North American soil for the first time since 1994. Find out the USA’s full match schedule and opponents.
The weight of expectation from more than 300 million people rests on shoulders of the United States team as they prepare for their 12th FIFA World Cup appearance.
As one of the three co-hosts of football’s biggest tournament this year, USA secured automatic qualification and come June, they will hope to make the most of home advantage.
Christian Pulisic, nicknamed ‘Captain America’, believes the squad’s quality and depth should give fans plenty of reason for optimism, as the USMNT target a deep run on home soil.
Drawn in Group D, they will face Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
Quick facts
- Captain: Christian Pulisic
- Manager: Mauricio Pochettino
- World Cup appearances (including 2026): 12
- Best World Cup result: Semi-finals (1930)
FIFA World Cup 2026 – USA’s full squad
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
Defenders: 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)
Midfielders: Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Tim Weah (Olympique Marseille), Haji Wright (Coventry City), Alejandro Zendejas (Club América)