USA World Cup 2026 Team Guide
Follow the United States at World Cup 2026 with this team guide covering the projected squad, coaching staff, group stage schedule, key players, and useful links. This page is designed to help fans quickly find USA match information and learn more about the team heading into the tournament.
The United States will play in Group D and all three group matches will be played on home soil.
🇺🇸 USA Team Overview
The United States enters World Cup 2026 as one of the host nations and will look to build on its recent run of strong international performances. The squad features a core group of experienced internationals playing in top leagues around the world, along with younger players pushing for final roster spots.
- Confederation: CONCACAF
- Group: Group D
- Head coach: Mauricio Pochettino
- Nickname: USMNT / United States Men’s National Team
📅 USA Match Schedule World Cup 2026
| Date | Match | Time | City | Stadium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | 9:00 PM | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Stadium |
| June 19, 2026 | USA vs Australia | 3:00 PM | Seattle | Seattle Stadium |
| June 25, 2026 | USA vs Türkiye | 10:00 PM | Los Angeles | Los Angeles Stadium |
Time zone note: All match times listed below are shown in Eastern Time (ET).
Convert match times here: Match Time Converter
👥 USA Projected Squad
This projected USA squad is based on the current U.S. Soccer roster page and the most recent March 2026 player pool. The final World Cup roster may change before the tournament begins.
🧤 Goalkeepers
- Matt Turner
- Matt Freese
- Patrick Schulte
- Chris Brady
🛡️ Defenders
- Antonee Robinson
- Chris Richards
- Tim Ream
- Miles Robinson
- Joe Scally
- Mark McKenzie
- Auston Trusty
- Max Arfsten
- Alex Freeman
⚙️ Midfielders
- Weston McKennie
- Johnny Cardoso
- Gio Reyna
- Malik Tillman
- Brenden Aaronson
- Tanner Tessmann
- Aidan Morris
- Cristian Roldan
- Sebastian Berhalter
🎯 Forwards
- Christian Pulisic
- Folarin Balogun
- Ricardo Pepi
- Tim Weah
- Patrick Agyemang
🧑🏫 USA Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
- Assistant staff: Official staff can be updated here as U.S. Soccer confirms the final World Cup tournament group.
🔥 Key USA Players To Watch
- Christian Pulisic – the face of the team and a major attacking threat in big matches.
- Weston McKennie – an experienced box-to-box midfielder who brings energy, leadership, and versatility.
- Antonee Robinson – a key piece on the left side with pace and attacking support.
- Folarin Balogun – an important finishing option up front.
- Gio Reyna – a creative player who can unlock defenses when healthy and in form.
- Tim Weah – dangerous in transition and able to stretch the game with speed.
📈 Predicted Starting XI
This is a projected lineup only and may change based on fitness, form, and tactics.
- Formation: 4-3-3
- GK: Matt Turner
- DEF: Joe Scally, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Antonee Robinson
- MID: Weston McKennie, Johnny Cardoso, Gio Reyna
- FWD: Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun, Christian Pulisic
🏆 USA World Cup History
The United States has a long World Cup history and reached the knockout stage at the 2022 tournament. As a host nation in 2026, the USA will aim to make a strong run in front of home crowds and push deeper into the tournament.
📊 USA Group D Information
The United States is in Group D alongside:
- USA
- Paraguay
- Australia
- TBD playoff winner
🔗 More USA World Cup Links
- Full World Cup 2026 Schedule (Eastern Time)
- World Cup 2026 Schedule Atlantic Time
- Printable World Cup Schedule PDF
- World Cup 2026 Groups Hub
- World Cup 2026 Teams Hub
🌐 Official Team Website
For official announcements, confirmed squad news, and federation updates, visit the official U.S. Soccer website:
U.S. Soccer Official USMNT Website
Note: Projected squads and starting lineups can change before the start of World Cup 2026.