USA World Cup 2026: Squad, Fixtures, Results & History
USA are competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, in Group A alongside Panama, Serbia, Bolivia. Here is everything you need to know about USA’s 2026 World Cup campaign.
USA World Cup 2026: Key Facts
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| FIFA Ranking | #14 |
| Group | Group A |
| Group Opponents | Panama, Serbia, Bolivia |
| Head Coach | Gregg Berhalter |
| Star Player | Christian Pulisic |
| World Cup Appearances | 11 |
| Best Result | Third Place (1930) |
USA 2026 World Cup Squad
USA named their 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup on June 2, 2026.
Goalkeepers: Matt Turner, Ethan Horvath, Sean Johnson
Defenders: Sergiño Dest, Miles Robinson, Walker Zimmerman, Antonee Robinson, DeAndre Yedlin, Cameron Carter-Vickers
Midfielders: Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, Yunus Musah, Brenden Aaronson, Giovanni Reyna
Forwards: Ricardo Pepi, Josh Sargent, Jordan Morris, Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun
USA World Cup 2026 Fixtures
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| June 12 | USA vs Panama | TBC |
| June 17 | USA vs Bolivia | TBC |
| June 22 | USA vs Serbia | TBC |
Key Players to Watch
Christian Pulisic
The AC Milan winger is the USA’s best and most recognisable player. As the face of American football globally, Pulisic carries the hopes of a nation playing on home soil. His performances at the 2022 World Cup showed he can compete with the world’s best.
Weston McKennie
The Juventus midfielder is one of the USA’s most complete players. His energy, box-to-box running and ability to contribute at both ends of the pitch make him a crucial figure in the American midfield.
Yunus Musah
The AC Milan midfielder is one of the most technically gifted young American players. His close control, passing and dribbling ability give the USA a more creative option in midfield and make him an exciting prospect for the future.
USA World Cup History
The USA have a long but varied World Cup history. They finished third in the inaugural 1930 tournament and have been regular qualifiers since returning to the World Cup in 1990. Their best modern result was reaching the quarterfinals in 2002. They co-hosted the 1994 World Cup which was a huge commercial success. The 2026 tournament will be their biggest footballing occasion in history.
How Did USA Qualify for World Cup 2026?
The USA qualified automatically as co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada. As hosts they have the advantage of home support and familiar conditions which could be significant in the knockout rounds.
USA World Cup 2026 Prediction
The USA have a massive opportunity at World Cup 2026. Playing at home with enormous support, a young talented squad and the favourable draw of Group A, they are expected to advance to the knockout rounds comfortably. A quarterfinal run would be considered a major success by American standards.
Follow this page for live match updates, results and news on USA at World Cup 2026. Last updated: June 6, 2026.
