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Can USA overcome any of England, Iran and Wales and escape group B to the knockouts?
Failing to qualify in 2018, USA will aim to mark their return to the World Cup with a successful campaign. But, coming up against England, Iran and Wales, it remains to be seen if they will have the prowess to progress.
Manager | Kasper Hjulmand |
Captain | Gregg Matthew Berhalter |
Squad Size | 26 |
World Ranking | 16 |
World Cup Qualified | 12 |
World Cup Wins | 0 |
Home Stadium | Robert F Kennedy Memorial Stadium |
Group | B |
What is USA’s World Ranking?
USA are ranked 16th in the FIFA world rankings ahead of countries Colombia, Senegal and Wales.
What Group are USA in?
USA are in Group B for the World Cup alongside England, Wales and Iran.
See all the World Cup Groups for this year’s biggest football event.
What are USA’s previous World Cup results?
USA are featuring at their 10th World Cup and will aim to better their best result of semi-finalists. Achieving this impressive feat in 1930, USA have never managed to recreate their first World Cup (1930) heroics.
Their next best finish was when they reached the quarter-final in 2002, where they lost 1-0 to Germany.
What was USA’s qualifying record for the 2022 World Cup?
USA Qualifying Record
P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | |
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14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 25 |
Who is the head coach of the USA National Team?
Gregg Matthew Berhalter is the manager of the USA team. He is in his second spell managing the side and returns to the team with a host of new experience including a term at Crystal Palace, 1860 Munich, and LA Galaxy.
Leading USA to a CONCACAF Gold Cup triumph in 2021, Berhalter has been one of the most successful USA coaches of recent years and will fancy his chances of doing well with his team in Qatar.
Who is the captain of the USA National Team?
It has not been confirmed who the USA men’s team captain is but in recent times, it has been given to a few star names. Christian Pulisic is the most high-profile of recent captains and joined the ranks of previous captains Tim Ream and Michael Bradley.
Who are the star players for USA?
This is one of USA’s best squads in generations, with the star player and number 10 Christian Pulisic the centre of the squad and the USA attack.
The squad has other strong options in Norwich’s Josh Sargent, Sergino Dest, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie.
What are USA’s group fixtures at the 2022 World Cup?
Date | Time | Match | Location | |||||
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21st November 2022 | 19:00 GMT | USA v Wales | Al Rayyan Stadium | |||||
25th November 2022 | 19:00 GMT | England v USA | Al Bayt Stadium | |||||
29th November 2022 | 19:00 GMT | Iran v USA | Al Thumama Stadium |
USA World Cup Squad 2022
There are 26 players in total in USA’s World Cup squad. Here is the full 2022 World Cup squad listing below.
Position | Player | Club | Age | Caps | ||
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Goalkeeper | Ethan Horvath | Luton | 27 | 8 | ||
Goalkeeper | Sean Johnson | NYC | 33 | 10 | ||
Goalkeeper | Matt Turner | Arsenal | 28 | 20 | ||
Defender | Cameron Carter-Vickers | Celtic | 24 | 11 | ||
Goalkeeper | Ethan Horvath | Luton | 27 | 8 | ||
Goalkeeper | Sean Johnson | NYC | 33 | 10 | ||
Goalkeeper | Matt Turner | Arsenal | 28 | 20 | ||
Defender | Cameron Carter-Vickers | Celtic | 24 | 11 | ||
Defender | Sergino Dest | AC Milan | 22 | 19 | ||
Defender | Aaron Long | NY Red Bulls | 30 | 29 | ||
Defender | Shaq Moore | Nashville | 26 | 15 | ||
Defender | Tim Ream | Fulham | 36 | 46 | ||
Defender | Antonee Robinson | Fulham | 25 | 29 | ||
Defender | Joe Scally | Monchengladbach | 19 | 3 | ||
Defender | DeAndre Yedlin | Miami | 29 | 75 | ||
Defender | Walker Zimmerman | Nashville | 29 | 33 | ||
Midfield | Brenden Aaronson | Leeds | 22 | 24 | ||
Midfield | Kellyn Acosta | Los Angeles | 27 | 53 | ||
Midfield | Tyler Adams | Leeds | 23 | 32 | ||
Midfield | Luca de la Torre | Celta Vigo | 24 | 12 | ||
Midfield | Weston McKennie | Juventus | 24 | 37 | ||
Midfield | Yunus Musah | Valencia | 19 | 19 | ||
Midfield | Cristian Roldan | Seattle | 27 | |||
Forward | Jesus Ferreira | Dallas | 21 | |||
Forward | Jordan Morris | Seattle | 28 | |||
Forward | Christian Pulisic | Chelsea | 24 | |||
Forward | Giovanni Reyna | Dortmund | 20 | |||
Forward | Josh Sargent | Norwich | 22 | |||
Forward | Tim Weah | Lille | 22 | |||
Forward | Haji Wright | Antalyspor | 24 |