Who Is USMNT Playing at the 2026 World Cup?

Every USMNT game takes place on home soil.

Christian Pulisic will lead the U.S. men's national team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. / Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images

The United States men’s national team learned its fate for the 2026 World Cup as the first 48-team World Cup was drawn in Washington, D.C.

Headlined by Christian Pulisic and other top-tier players, the USMNT has plenty of hope heading into the first World Cup on home soil since 1994, and can hold confidence after ending 2025 on a three-match win streak.

Currently ranked 14th in the FIFA Rankings, manager Mauricio Pochettino will look to get the best out of his roster, with hopes of advancing deep into the knockout stages, bolstered by the power of the home crowds.

Here’s everything you need to know about the USMNT'S draw results in Group D.

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Pot 1: United States (Concacaf)

Mauricio Pochettino looks to lead the USMNT to a deep World Cup run in 2026. / Howard Smith/ISI Photos/Getty Images

• FIFA World Ranking: 14
• Elo World Ranking: 32
• How they qualified: Automatic host qualification
• Previous World Cup Appearances: 11
• Key player: Christian Pulisic
• Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

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Pot 2: Australia (AFC)

• FIFA World Ranking: 26
• Elo World Ranking: 30
• How they qualified: Top two of their third-round group in the AFC qualification.
• Previous World Cup appearances: 7
• Key player: Jackson Irvine
• Manager: Tony Popovic

• Last match vs. USMNT: USMNT 2–1 Australia (October, 14, 2025)

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Pot 3: Paraguay (CONMEBOL)

• FIFA World Ranking: 39
• Elo World Ranking: 21
• How they qualified: Top six finishers in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying
• Previous World Cup Appearances:
• Key player: Diego Gómez
• Manager: Gustavo Alfaro

• Last match vs. USMNT: USMNT 2–1 Paraguay (November 15, 2025)

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Pot 4: UEFA Playoff C (Slovakia, Kosovo, Türkiye or Romania)

The winner of the UEFA Playoff C route will be determined in the March international window.

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USMNT'S 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Schedule

Date	Match	Venue	City
June 12, 2026	USMNT vs. Paraguay	SoFi Stadium	Los Angeles
June 19, 2026	USMNT vs. Australia	Lumen Field	Seattle
June 25, 2026	USMNT vs. UEFA C	SoFi Stadium	Los Angeles

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When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Round	Dates
Group Stage	June 11– 27
Round of 32	June 28–July 3
Round of 16	July 4–7
Quarterfinals	July 9–11
Semifinals	July 14–15
Final	July 19

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