What group is United States in at the 2026 World Cup?

United States is in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, Turkey.

When does United States play their first match?

United States's first match is against Paraguay on Friday, June 12, 2026 at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles.

Mauricio Pochettino is the manager of United States at the 2026 World Cup.

United States has never won the World Cup. Their best finish was Semifinals (1930).

Host nation — automatic qualification

Christian Pulisic is United States's captain at the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA Ranking	14
Confederation	CONCACAF
Manager	Mauricio Pochettino
Captain	Christian Pulisic
Nickname	USMNT
World Cup Titles	0
World Cup Appearances	12
Best Finish	Semifinals (1930)
2022 World Cup	Round of 16 — lost to Netherlands
2026 Group	Group D (United States, Paraguay, Australia, Turkey)

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Complete statistical breakdown from United States's CONCACAF qualifying campaign and all-time World Cup history.

As a host nation, United States qualified automatically for the 2026 World Cup.

Year	Host	Result	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA
2022	Qatar	Round of 16	4	1	2	1	3	3
2014	Brazil	Round of 16	4	1	1	2	4	6
2010	South Africa	Round of 16	4	1	2	1	5	5
2006	Germany	Group stage	3	0	1	2	2	6
2002	South Korea/Japan	Quarterfinals	5	2	1	2	7	7
1998	France	Group stage	3	0	0	3	1	5
1994	USA	Round of 16	4	1	1	2	3	4
1990	Italy	Group stage	3	0	0	3	2	8
1950	Brazil	Group stage	3	1	0	2	4	8
1934	Italy	1st Round	1	0	0	1	1	7
1930	Uruguay	Semifinals	3	2	0	1	7	6
TOTAL		12 editions	37	10	8	19	40	62