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The United States co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and enter one of the most anticipated home tournaments in American sports history, with a young squad looking to finally make a deep run on their own soil. This page covers the USMNT's complete World Cup stats, records, top scorers, head-to-head results, the full 2026 squad, and their Group D schedule against Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye with the opener on June 12 in Los Angeles.
The United States enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup as one of the host nations with a talented squad featuring experienced international players and emerging young stars. Explore the United States’ latest squad list, fixtures, records, results, and all-time FIFA World Cup statistics.
The United States continues to strengthen its position in international football with several players competing in major European leagues. The national side combines athleticism, technical quality, and tactical flexibility across all areas of the pitch.
The team has shown consistent improvement in recent FIFA World Cups and continental tournaments. Playing at home during the 2026 tournament is expected to increase expectations around the United States national football team.
United States FIFA World Cup Quick Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Football Association | U.S. Soccer Federation |
| Confederation | CONCACAF |
| Nickname | USMNT |
| FIFA Ranking | Top 20 |
| First FIFA World Cup Appearance | 1930 |
| Total FIFA World Cup Appearances | 11 |
| Consecutive Appearances | 8 (1990-2022 excluding 2018) |
| Best FIFA World Cup Finish | Third Place (1930) |
| Total Matches Played | 37 |
| Total Wins | 9 |
| Total Draws | 8 |
| Total Losses | 20 |
| Goals Scored | 39 |
| Goals Conceded | 62 |
| Win Percentage | 24.3% |
| Clean Sheets | 9 |
| Penalty Shootout Record | Won 1, Lost 1 |
| Most World Cup Matches by Player | Landon Donovan - 12 |
| Most Goals by Player | Landon Donovan - 5 |
| Largest Victory | 3-0 vs Belgium (1930) |
| Biggest Defeat | 0-7 vs Italy (1934) |
| Latest FIFA World Cup Appearance | 2022 |
United States FIFA World Cup 2026 Full Squad List
United States announced their scocer squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Coach: Mauricio Pochettino
Goalkeepers: Matt Turner, Matt Freese, Chris Brady
Defenders: Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Auston Trusty, Miles Robinson, Tim Ream, Alex Freeman, Max Arfsten, Mark McKenzie, Joe Scally
Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Brendan Aaronson, Sebastian Berhalter, Cristian Roldan, Malik Tillman, Alejandro Zendejas
Forwards: Gio Reyna, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Haji Wright, Folarin Balogun, Tim Weah
| Jersey No. | Player | Position | Role | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matt Turner | Goalkeeper | Goalkeeper | Nottingham Forest |
| 2 | Sergino Dest | Defender | Wingback | PSV Eindhoven |
| 3 | Chris Richards | Defender | Center Back | Crystal Palace |
| 4 | Tyler Adams | Midfielder | Midfielder | Bournemouth |
| 5 | Antonee Robinson | Defender | Defender | Fulham |
| 6 | Auston Trusty | Defender | Defender | Celtic |
| 7 | Gio Reyna | Forward | Winger | Nottingham Forest |
| 8 | Weston McKennie | Midfielder | Midfielder | Juventus |
| 9 | Ricardo Pepi | Forward | Striker | PSV Eindhoven |
| 10 | Christian Pulisic | Midfielder | Attacking Midfielder | AC Milan |
| 11 | Brenden Aaronson | Forward | Striker | Leeds United |
| 12 | Miles Robinson | Defender | Center Back | FC Cincinnati |
| 13 | Tim Ream | Defender | Center Back | Charlotte FC |
| 14 | Sebastian Berhalter | Midfielder | Midfielder | Vancouver Whitecaps |
| 15 | Cristian Roldan | Midfielder | Midfielder | Seattle Sounders |
| 16 | Alex Freeman | Defender | Wingback | Orlando City |
| 17 | Malik Tillman | Midfielder | Midfielder | PSV Eindhoven |
| 18 | Max Arfsten | Forward | Winger | Columbus Crew |
| 19 | Haji Wright | Forward | Striker | Coventry City |
| 20 | Folarin Balogun | Forward | Striker | AS Monaco |
| 21 | Tim Weah | Forward | Winger | Juventus |
| 22 | Mark McKenzie | Defender | Center Back | Toulouse |
| 23 | Joe Scally | Defender | Full Back | Borussia Mönchengladbach |
| 24 | Matt Freese | Goalkeeper | Goalkeeper | New York City FC |
| 25 | Chris Brady | Goalkeeper | Goalkeeper | Chicago Fire |
| 26 | Alex Zendejas | Forward | Winger | Club América |
United States FIFA World Cup 2026 Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | City | Stage | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fri, June 12 | USA vs Paraguay | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | Los Angeles | Group Stage | 18:00 |
| 32 | Fri, June 19 | USA vs Australia | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) | Seattle | Group Stage | 12:00 |
| 59 | Thu, June 25 | Türkiye vs USA | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | Los Angeles | Group Stage | 20:00 |
USA FIFA World Cup 2026 Results
| Date | Match | Match Score | Venue | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 June 2026 | USA vs Paraguay | Upcoming Fixture | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi), Los Angeles | Group Stage |
| 19 June 2026 | USA vs Australia | Upcoming Fixture | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field), Seattle | Group Stage |
| 25 June 2026 | Türkiye vs USA | Upcoming Fixture | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi), Los Angeles | Group Stage |
United States FIFA World Cup Best Performances
| Year | Host Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Uruguay | Third Place |
| 2002 | South Korea/Japan | Quarter-finals |
| 1994 | United States | Round of 16 |
United States All-Time FIFA World Cup Stats
| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 37 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Draws | 8 |
| Losses | 20 |
| Goals Scored | 39 |
| Goals Conceded | 62 |
| Clean Sheets | 9 |
| Round of 16 Appearances | 4 |
United States Most FIFA World Cup Appearances
| Rank | Player | Matches | Tournaments | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landon Donovan | 12 | 3 | 2002-2010 |
| 2 | Clint Dempsey | 12 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 3 | Cobi Jones | 11 | 3 | 1994-2002 |
| 4 | DaMarcus Beasley | 11 | 4 | 2002-2014 |
| 5 | Tim Howard | 10 | 3 | 2006-2014 |
| 6 | Michael Bradley | 10 | 2 | 2010-2014 |
| 7 | Christian Pulisic | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 8 | Weston McKennie | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 9 | Tyler Adams | 4 | 1 | 2022 |
| 10 | Brian McBride | 10 | 3 | 1998-2006 |
United States Top Scorers in FIFA World Cup
| Rank | Player | Goals | Matches | World Cups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landon Donovan | 5 | 12 | 2002-2010 |
| 2 | Clint Dempsey | 5 | 12 | 2006-2014 |
| 3 | Bert Patenaude | 4 | 3 | 1930 |
| 4 | Brian McBride | 3 | 10 | 1998-2006 |
| 5 | Christian Pulisic | 1 | 4 | 2022 |
| 6 | Julian Green | 1 | 2 | 2014 |
| 7 | John Brooks | 1 | 4 | 2014 |
| 8 | Weston McKennie | 0 | 4 | 2022 |
| 9 | Tim Weah | 1 | 4 | 2022 |
| 10 | Joe-Max Moore | 1 | 8 | 1994-1998 |
FAQs About United States FIFA World Cup Records
The United States achieved its best FIFA World Cup finish in 1930 after finishing third.
The United States has appeared in 11 FIFA World Cup tournaments.
Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey are the leading FIFA World Cup goalscorers for the United States.
The United States hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1994 and will co-host the 2026 tournament.
Landon Donovan holds the record for the most FIFA World Cup appearances for the United States.