The United States men’s national team is eager for its journey in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the draw recently conducted at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Excitement is building as fans await the chance to witness the U.S. team face formidable opponents in a tournament featuring 48 teams for the first time, co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Key Information:
- World Cup Duration: June 11 – July 19, 2026
- Final Match Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Schedule Overview:
- June 12: USA vs. Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- June 19: USA vs. Australia at Lumen Field, Seattle
- June 25: USA vs. Türkiye/Romania/Slovakia/Kosovo at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
Path to the Final:
If the USA tops Group D:
- Round of 32: July 1 at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, CA
- Round of 16: July 6 at Lumen Field, Seattle
- Quarterfinals: July 10 at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles
- Semifinals: July 15 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, TX
- Final: July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
To play on July 4 in Philadelphia, the U.S. must advance as one of the best third-placed teams in the knockout round, hinting at a challenging route ahead.
Historical Performance:
The USA has participated in 11 FIFA World Cups, with its best result being a semifinal finish in the inaugural tournament in 1930. More recently, they reached the quarterfinals in 2002, defeating Portugal and Mexico before a narrow exit against Germany.
