World Cup 2026 Team
The U.S. Men’s National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign Friday on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It’s the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico.
The U.S. men’s team made it to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
This year’s U.S. team roster includes a mix of World Cup veterans and first-timers, with many players who have experience in top European leagues. They’ll have home field advantage and enjoy a growing fan base across the country.
“You’re playing for 330 million people. That’s a big deal. There’s added responsibility, added eyes. But at the same time, it’s the ultimate goal, the ultimate honor,” U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
“I have no doubt that we could potentially win,” he said.
The U.S. is in Group D and will play at least three games in the group stage in June. Their opponents and schedule are as follows:
- June 12: The U.S. defeated Paraguay 4-1 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California
- June 17: The U.S. faces Australia at Seattle’s Lumen Field at 3 p.m. ET
- June 25: The U.S. returns to SoFi to face Turkey at 10 p.m. ET
Alessandro Colao 
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