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World Cup 2026 · Group D · FIFA #16
United States
- Group
- D
- FIFA Rank
- #16
- Pot
- 1
- Formation
- 4-3-3
Group D · Pre-tournament line
Sorted by Pot then FIFA ranking. Click any opponent for their team page.
| # | Team | FIFA | Pot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇺🇸 United States | #16 | 1 |
| 2 | 🇹🇷 Türkiye | #22 | 2 |
| 3 | 🇦🇺 Australia | #27 | 2 |
| 4 | 🇵🇾 Paraguay | #40 | 3 |
United States's World Cup 2026 fixtures
All three group-stage matches with venue, kickoff time and broadcast routing.
Matchday 1 · 01:00 UTC (next day)
🇺🇸 United States vs 🇵🇾 Paraguay
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Paraguay's team page →
Matchday 2 · 19:00 UTC
🇺🇸 United States vs 🇦🇺 Australia
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)
· Seattle · capacity 68,500 · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Australia's team page →
Matchday 3 · 02:00 UTC (next day)
🇹🇷 Türkiye vs 🇺🇸 United States
Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium)
· Inglewood · capacity 70,000 · climate-controlled · city guide →
Broadcast: FOX · Telemundo (US) · See Türkiye's team page →
Tactical snapshot
Formation
4-3-3 ↔ 4-2-3-1 vs technical sides
Pivot
Tyler Adams
Attacking focus
Christian Pulisic · Tim Weah
Identity
Pochettino built around the European-based generation peaking at home
Key players
Christian Pulisic
Tyler Adams
Weston McKennie
BA
Folarin Balogun
United States at the World Cup
| First appearance | Total appearances | Best finish |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 12 (incl. 2026) | Semi-final |
How to watch United States
United States: FOX · Telemundo
Home market: FOX · Telemundo
For the full broadcast schedule see our Match Centre →.
United States World Cup 2026 — FAQ
When does United States play their first World Cup 2026 match?
United States's tournament begins Jun 12, 2026 against Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood (01:00 UTC (next day)).
Who is United States's coach at World Cup 2026?
Mauricio Pochettino.
What group is United States in at the 2026 World Cup?
Group D with Türkiye, Australia, Paraguay.
What is United States's FIFA ranking heading into the 2026 World Cup?
#16 in the April 2026 FIFA Men's World Ranking, drawn into Pot 1.
Has United States ever reached a World Cup Semi-final?
United States's best finish is Semi-final. They have appeared at 12 World Cups including 2026.
Who is United States's captain at World Cup 2026?
Tyler Adams / Christian Pulisic (rotating).
Where can I watch United States's World Cup 2026 matches?
FOX · Telemundo in the United States; FOX · Telemundo in United States.