United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
USMNT compete in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Host nation. Host nation.
United States's outlook at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sitting at Seed #13, United States are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
Group D is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement.
The 2026 tournament uses an expanded 48-team, 12-group format with a new Round of 32. That changes the maths for United States: the top two from each group plus the eight best third-placed teams advance, so even a third-place finish in Group D is often enough to reach the knockouts. The first United States match of the World Cup is scheduled for Friday, June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium.
United States 2026 World Cup fixtures
Players to watch
Get every player's stats - goals, assists, cards, minutes, xG - via the player stats endpoint for competition_id=comp_6107.
United States World Cup history
United States have appeared at 0 previous FIFA World Cups. Their best finish remains To be confirmed. Across the last five tournaments they recorded: To be confirmed.
Get United States data via API
// Fetch United States World Cup 2026 matches
const response = await fetch(
'https://api.thestatsapi.com/api/football/matches?competition_id=comp_6107&team=usa',
{ headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }
);
const { data } = await response.json();Frequently Asked Questions
What group is United States in at the 2026 World Cup?
United States is in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, Turkiye. The average opponent FIFA ranking in Group D is #15.
Who is United States's manager at the 2026 World Cup?
To be confirmed manages United States at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with To be confirmed as captain.
What is United States's best World Cup finish?
United States's best FIFA World Cup finish is To be confirmed. They have appeared in 0 previous World Cup tournaments. Recent form: To be confirmed.
Who are United States's key players at the 2026 World Cup?
Captain To be confirmed leads a squad whose standout names include . The full 26-player squad is named approximately one week before the opening match.
How did United States qualify for the 2026 World Cup?
Host nation. As a host nation, United States qualified automatically.
What is United States's current Draw sloting?
United States are seeded #13 in the world by FIFA at the time of the 2026 World Cup draw. Sitting at Seed #13, United States are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
What are United States's chances of winning the 2026 World Cup?
Group D is one of the tightest groups in the draw — the FIFA-rank spread between top and bottom is only 3 places. Every group fixture has meaningful implications for advancement. Sitting at Seed #13, United States are firmly in the "dark horse" tier — capable of a deep knockout run if the draw and form align.
How can I get United States fixtures and stats via API?
Use TheStatsAPI matches endpoint with competition_id=comp_6107 and filter by team_id to get all United States World Cup 2026 fixtures, lineups, live scores, in-play events, xG, and player-level stats. The same endpoint also returns historical World Cup data for United States going back to their first tournament.
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