World Cup Hero
Predict the 2026 World Cup your way
United States play at the 2026 World Cup in Group D against Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye. Head coach is Mauricio Pochettino. Find their chances, history, FAQs and which World Cup Hero archetype matches United States below.
Main host. Imagine: the USA without a football culture suddenly hosting 78 matches across 11 stadiums. The pressure is enormous and is carried by Pochettino — Tottenham and Chelsea veteran, the first non-American head coach in years. The squad is deeper than ever: Pulisic at Milan, Balogun at Monaco, McKennie at Juventus. On home soil, with cheering home crowds (on the west coast where football really lives), a quarter-final is a serious ambition. A semi-final would be a milestone for American football. Against Paraguay, Türkiye and Australia in Group D, group top should be achieved. After that, mental resilience in knockouts counts — historically the Yanks' weak point.
The three group-stage matches for United States in Group D.
United States face three opponents in Group D. The top two go straight through to the knockouts; the eight best third-placed teams also qualify.
Head-to-head analyses between United States and the other teams in Group D, plus classic rivalries.
Third place at the 1930 World Cup (debut). Quarter-final 2002. Round of 16 in 2010, 2014, 2022. Host 1994 and 2026.
The 3 biggest names in United States's squad, ranked by star score (0-100). Click for the full profile.
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Start predicting →United States play at the 2026 World Cup in Group D, together with Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
Mauricio Pochettino is the head coach of United States at the 2026 World Cup.
United States's best World Cup result is: Third place (1930). United States have 11 previous World Cup appearances.
Main host. Imagine: the USA without a football culture suddenly hosting 78 matches across 11 stadiums.
United States are part of CONCACAF (North & Central America). They sit at #16 on the FIFA world ranking.
Last updated: 2026-06-07