11
WC Appearances
including 2026
3rd Place
Best Result
all-time
None
Titles
yet to win
#14
FIFA Ranking
April 2026 (approx.)
About United States
The United States enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts with their highest expectations in decades, powered by a golden generation of American players thriving in Europe's top leagues. Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino has galvanised the USMNT, with Chelsea's Christian Pulisic and the emerging Gio Reyna providing genuine world-class quality. Group D alongside Australia, Paraguay, and Turkey is very winnable, and anything less than a quarterfinal run would be considered disappointing on home soil. The 1994 World Cup - also hosted by the USA - ignited soccer culture in America; the 2026 edition, with 11 co-host cities, could complete that transformation.
Team Base Camp
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Base camp
Irvine, California
USMNT camp at Orange County's Great Park sports complex, a multi-pitch facility 50 miles south of SoFi/LA. Familiar West Coast base used previously for camps and friendlies.
Per FIFA regulations (§18.3), United States stays at this base camp for the entire group stage and travels to each match venue one day before kickoff (and returns the same night or the next day).
Distance to each group-stage match
Straight-line distance from Irvine to each match stadium. Actual travel adds airport time on flights.
Key Players
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Head Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
2026 Group
Group D
United States at the 2026 World Cup
All times shown are local to the stadium
World Cup History
| Year | Stage Reached | |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Round of 16 | |
| 2014 | Round of 16 | |
| 2010 | Round of 16 | |
| 2006 | Group Stage | |
| 2002 | Quarterfinal | |
| 1998 | Group Stage | |
| 1994 | Round of 16 | |
| 1990 | Group Stage | |
| 1950 | Group Stage | |
| 1934 | Round of 16 | |
| 1930 | 3rd Place | 🥉 |
11 appearances total · Includes all World Cups as United States
United States World Cup 2026 FAQ
What group is United States in for the 2026 World Cup?+
United States is in Group D of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Australia, Paraguay, Turkey.
Who is the manager of United States at the 2026 World Cup?+
Mauricio Pochettino manages United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
What is United States's FIFA ranking?+
United States is ranked #14 in the FIFA World Rankings heading into the 2026 World Cup.
How many World Cups has United States played in?+
United States has appeared in 11 FIFA World Cups including 2026. Their best result is 3rd Place.
When does United States play in the 2026 World Cup?+
United States's 2026 World Cup group stage matches: June 12 vs Paraguay; June 19 vs Australia; June 25 vs Turkey. Knockout matches are determined by group stage results.
Who are United States's key players for the 2026 World Cup?+
Key players to watch for United States include {{sortname, mon.
Where is United States's base camp for the 2026 World Cup?+
United States will be based in Irvine, California (USA), training at Great Park Sports Complex. Per FIFA regulations, the team stays at this base camp throughout the group stage and travels to match venues one day before each game.