United States
Stats and group available from the start of the tournament (Jun 11, 2026).
About United States at the 2026 World Cup
The United States has the honor and responsibility of being both host and participant at the 2026 World Cup, something that last happened in 1994. The USMNT has grown exponentially since then: Christian Pulisic leads a generation trained in Europe (Dortmund, Juventus, AC Milan) that already proved its credentials by reaching the quarter-finals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. With Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, Tyler Adams and Gio Reyna forming a European-level midfield, the US aims to surprise on home soil before packed stadiums at MetLife (New York/NJ), SoFi (Los Angeles) and AT&T (Dallas). Soccer is no longer a secondary sport in the country: this World Cup could be the definitive turning point.
Frequently asked questions about United States
- Which stadiums will the US play at in the 2026 World Cup?
- US matches will be played at stadiums across 11 cities: MetLife (New York/NJ), SoFi (Los Angeles), AT&T (Dallas), Levi's (San Francisco), Lumen Field (Seattle), Hard Rock (Miami), Gillette (Boston), NRG (Houston) and other selected venues.
- Has the US played in a World Cup before?
- Yes. The US was one of the 13 teams at the inaugural 1930 World Cup, where they reached the semi-finals. Their best recent result was the 2002 quarter-finals in Korea/Japan.
- When does the US play at the 2026 World Cup?
- US group stage matches will be played in June 2026. As hosts, some matches will be played before hundreds of thousands of fans at their home stadiums.
- Where to watch the US at the 2026 World Cup?
- In the US, rights belong to FOX/FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish). In the UK, BBC and ITV. Streaming available on Peacock and Tubi.