United States
Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
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Group D
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 |  Australia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 |  Paraguay | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 |  Türkiye | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Full Squad Players List
| # | Player | Pos | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | |||
| 1 | Chris BradyXI Chicago Fire | GK | |
| 12 | Matt Freese New York City FC | GK | |
| 23 | Matt Turner New England Revolution | GK | |
| Defenders | |||
| 2 | Sergiño DestXI PSV Eindhoven | RB | |
| 3 | Antonee RobinsonXI Fulham | LB | |
| 4 | Mark McKenzieXI Toulouse | CB | |
| 5 | Chris RichardsXI Crystal Palace | CB | |
| 6 | Miles Robinson FC Cincinnati | CB | |
| 13 | Joe Scally Borussia Mönchengladbach | RB | |
| 14 | Auston Trusty Celtic | CB | |
| 15 | Max Arfsten Columbus Crew | CB | |
| 24 | Alex Freeman Villarreal | CB | |
| 25 | Tim Ream Charlotte FC | CB | |
| Midfielders | |||
| 8 | Tyler AdamsXI AFC Bournemouth | CDM | |
| 11 | Gio Reyna Borussia Mönchengladbach | CAM | |
| 16 | Weston McKennieXI Juventus | CM | |
| 17 | Brenden AaronsonXI Leeds United | CM | |
| 20 | Malik Tillman Bayer Leverkusen | CAM | |
| 21 | Sebastian Berhalter Vancouver Whitecaps | CM | |
| 22 | Cristian Roldan Seattle Sounders | CM | |
| Forwards | |||
| 7 | Tim WeahXI Marseille | RW | |
| 9 | Folarin BalogunXI AS Monaco | ST | |
| 10 | Christian PulisicXI AC Milan | LW | |
| 18 | Haji Wright Coventry City | ST | |
| 19 | Ricardo Pepi PSV Eindhoven | ST | |
| 26 | Alejandro Zendejas Club América | LW | |
World Cup History
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Titles
11
Appearances
42
WC Goals
13
Wins
Best finish: 3rd place (1930)
Top scorer: Bert Patenaude (3 goals)
Most capped: Cobi Jones (12 matches)
Record: 13W – 5D – 23L
The United States have a deeper World Cup history than most realise — semifinalists in 1930 and perpetual qualifiers since 1990. The USA famously beat England 1-0 in 1950 and hosted a hugely successful 1994 tournament. As co-hosts in 2026 with a rising generation of European-based players, the USMNT are targeting their first quarter-final in over 20 years.
Tournament Eras
The 1930 Semi-Finalists
1930–1950The United States reached the semi-finals of the very first World Cup in Uruguay 1930, beating Belgium and Paraguay before losing 6-1 to Argentina. In 1950, they produced one of the greatest upsets in WC history — beating England 1-0 in Belo Horizonte with a goal from Joe Gaetjens.
The Revival — 1990 to 2002
1990–2002After a 40-year absence, the USA returned in 1990 and never stopped qualifying. They hosted a record-attended 1994 World Cup (averaging 68,000 per match), advancing to the Round of 16. In 2002 they reached the quarter-finals — their best finish in 72 years — beating Portugal and Mexico before losing to Germany.
The Golden Generation — Round of 16 Standard
2006–2022The USA consistently reached the Round of 16 in the 2000s and 2010s under coaches Bob Bradley and Jürgen Klinsmann. The missed 2018 qualification was a low point, but Christian Pulisic's generation returned in 2022, advancing to the Round of 16 before losing to Netherlands. The 2026 home tournament is their most anticipated in a generation.
Iconic Moments
Beating England 1-0 — The Biggest Upset
Joe Gaetjens' goal handed the USA a 1-0 victory over England — the reigning footballing superpower making their World Cup debut. The result was so shocking that some newspapers initially printed it as a typo. It remains one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history.
Landon Donovan's Last-Minute Goal — 2010
In the 91st minute against Algeria, Landon Donovan scored to send the USA through to the Round of 16. The goal — and the euphoric scenes that followed — became the most-watched soccer moment in US television history at that time.
2026 — Co-Hosts at the MetLife Final
The USA hosts its second World Cup, with the final to be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. With Pulisic, Reyna, and Weah leading a generation that grew up in Europe, the 2026 tournament represents American soccer's coming-of-age moment.