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The U.S. co-hosted the FIFA World Cup in the summer of 2026 for the first time in more than three decades. The Americans quickly won over home crowds with their contagious team spirit, exciting young talent, and record-setting performances during the group stage.
Though the USMNT's run came to a stunning and painful end in the round of 16, the squad remains confident in the groundwork it established this summer — a foundation for the continued passion and expansion of soccer throughout North America.
Take a look at the finest work from Sports Illustrated photographer Kohjiro Kinno, who captured every moment of the USMNT's World Cup journey from start to finish.
USMNT vs. Paraguay (Group D)
The Stars and Stripes were firing on all cylinders at SoFi Stadium throughout their World Cup opener, comfortably dismantling Paraguay 4–1 and sending shockwaves across North America while winning over a wave of brand new supporters.
USMNT vs. Australia (Group D)
The U.S. backed up its impressive showing against Paraguay with a commanding 2–0 victory over a tough and tenacious Australian side. It was the first time since 1930 that the USMNT had secured two group stage wins at a World Cup. The result also cemented the team's position at the top of Group D, with one match still remaining.
USMNT vs. Türkiye (Group D)
Mauricio Pochettino's side were undone by Türkiye — most notably 21-year-old Turkish sensation Arda Güler — at SoFi Stadium; however, the 3–2 defeat ultimately carried no consequences, as the U.S. had already topped Group D and the Turkish side had already been eliminated.
USMNT vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Round of 32)
The Stars and Stripes bounced back in emphatic fashion, defeating a powerful Bosnia and Herzegovina side 2–0 at Levi's Stadium. The win in Santa Clara, Calif. represented the U.S.'s first knockout stage victory in 24 years, stretching back to the 2002 World Cup held in South Korea and Japan.
USMNT vs. Belgium (Round of 16)
The USMNT suffered a stunning 4–1 loss to Belgium at Lumen Field, silencing even Seattle's famously boisterous crowd. The team appeared completely disjointed from the first whistle — hesitant and on the back foot in a manner that stood in stark contrast to their tournament identity up to that point. A string of individual mistakes sealed the fate of a deeply embarrassing performance, leaving a sour note on what had otherwise been a memorable U.S. summer.
The Americans' poor showing was later attributed, in part, to the turmoil that unfolded in the hours before kickoff, when FIFA issued a historic one-year suspension reversal of Balogun's red card — a decision that drew in U.S. President Donald Trump. The controversy surrounding FIFA's unprecedented ruling unsettled the U.S. players, while simultaneously galvanizing the Belgian camp.
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