USA

Group DFIFA Ranking #16CONCACAF

Coach

Mauricio Pochettino

World Cup Appearances

Best Finish

Third place (1930)

Training Base

Irvine, California

Great Park Sports Complex

Complete Team Guide

The United States have named their World Cup 2026 squad with Christian Pulisic leading a 26-man roster that includes Gio Reyna's return from a 16-month goal drought and Ricardo Pepi's redemption after being left out in 2022. Tanner Tessmann and Diego Luna are the most debated omissions. Tyler Adams' fitness is the biggest tactical concern. Mauricio Pochettino has a group that is good enough to reach the quarterfinals — if his key players can all peak at the same moment on home soil.

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Predict USA at World Cup 2026

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USA World Cup 2026 Group

What group is USA in for World Cup 2026? USA is in Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Follow the group fixtures, standings, and knockout path from the Group D page.

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Road to 2026

The United States did not need to qualify because FIFA awarded automatic berths to the three co-hosts. That shifts the conversation from qualification points to preparation quality, squad health and whether Mauricio Pochettino can turn a talented generation into a coherent tournament team at home.