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Having automatically qualified as a host nation, the U.S. was helpfully put in Pot 1 of the draw, meaning that it will avoid most of the big-name soccer nations of Europe and South America that are quadrennial threats to hoist the trophy.
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U.S. Soccer officially announces USMNT pre-World Cup friendlies
The United States Men’s National Team officially has a pre-World Cup schedule. Today, U.S. Soccer announced the four friendlies the team will have prior to the start of the 2026 World Cup.
It's a statement victory for the USMNT as they stretched their unbeaten run to five games to end 2025. They've hit their stride under Mauricio Pochettino, and no matter who is in the lineup, an identity is forming. Let's take a look at the goals:
But the draw is upon us, or on the way in a matter of hours: 9am Pacific Time, 12pm Eastern Time, 5pm for those of us in the UK. Seven and a half years have passed since the United States, Canada and Mexico were selected as joint hosts for 2026, and now we hit the most crucial moment ahead of kick-off itself on June 11.
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The best and worst World Cup opponents for the USMNT, and the teams Philly should want to host
World Cup draws have always been a dramatic part of soccer's tapestry. This one could go a lot of ways for the U.S. team, and for fans in Philadelphia waiting to see which teams will come to town.
The United States will play Belgium, Portugal and Germany among its final four friendlies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 14th-ranked U.S. faces No. 8 Belgium on March 28 and meets sixth-ranked Portugal three days later, both in Atlanta, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Tuesday.
After struggling in its first nine months under coach Mauricio Pochettino, the United States headed into a World Cup year with a five-game unbeaten streak and its most one-sided win over an opponent from South America's confederation. “We wanted to make ...
As Pulisic chases form at Milan and the 2026 World Cup edges closer, Lalas’ comments arrive at a moment when the American winger is shaping the global soccer landscape in unique ways.
U.S. Soccer announced the five nominees for 2025 male player of the year including breakout stars like Malik Tillman and Alex Freeman.
The U.S. men's national team completely crushed Uruguay 5-1 Tuesday in the second and last friendly of the November break -- as well as ending its 2025 calendar on a high note. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino went in with an almost entirely fresh starting 11 from Saturday's 2-1 win vs. Paraguay.