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USA at the World Cup 2026: Squad, Manager & Group Guide
Everything you need to know about the USA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with William Hill News profiling their chances this summer.
With Mauricio Pochettino holding firm amidst rumours of a return to one of Europe’s elite teams, the USA are going all-in on impressing as hosts. Group D is winnable for the United States, but should they slip to second or third, the Round of 32 will be their limit.
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World Cup 2026 Group & Fixtures
| Schedule | Teams and Fixtures |
|---|---|
| Opponents | Paraguay, Australia and Turkey |
| Match 1 | USA vs Paraguay — 13/06/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California |
| Match 2 | USA vs Australia — 19/06/2026 / venue: Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium), Seattle, Washington |
| Match 3 | USA vs Turkey — 26/06/2026 / venue: SoFi Stadium (Los Angeles Stadium), Inglewood, California |
USA 2026 World Cup FAQs:
Who is USA’s manager at the World Cup 2026?
Mauricio Pochettino is the manager of the United States at the 2026 World Cup.
How did USA qualify for the World Cup 2026?
The USA didn’t need to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. They secured an automatic place as the tournament’s co-hosts.
Who are USA’s key players?
Serie A’s Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie remain central to the squad, but the battle for the #9 shirt will truly reveal the team’s key player. It could be Haji Wright, Folarin Balogu, or Ricardo Pepi.
What is USA’s World Cup history?
The USA have qualified for every World Cup since 1990, only going three times prior. Overall, their best showing was in 2002, when the USA reached the Quarter-Finals.
- USA odds to win the World Cup: 50/1 at William Hill.
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*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
