USMNT

USMNT's Road to Glory: Every 2026 World Cup Match and Venue Revealed

The United States men's national soccer team has learned its route through the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the tournament draw took place in Washington, D.C. on December 5th.

Under the leadership of standout player Christian Pulisic and head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT aims for a deep tournament run while playing at home, as they co-host the competition with fellow Concacaf nations Canada and Mexico. Optimism surrounds the American squad following their conclusion of 2025 with an unbeaten streak across five matches.

During the draw ceremony, the USMNT held the 14th position in FIFA's world rankings and secured placement in Pot 1, successfully avoiding several elite global teams during the group phase. Nevertheless, they must await the UEFA Playoffs during March's international break to discover their final group stage adversary, which will emerge from among Turkey, Romania, Slovakia, or Kosovo.

Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the USMNT's journey toward potential World Cup success in 2026.

USMNT'S 2026 FIFA World Cup Group Stage Schedule

Date	Match	Venue
June 12, 2026	USMNT vs. Paraguay	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood
June 19, 2026	USMNT vs. Australia	Lumen Field, Seattle
June 25, 2026	UEFA Playoff Winner C vs. USMNT	SoFi Stadium, Inglewood

How the USMNT Secured Their 2026 FIFA World Cup Spot

The USMNT earned their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup through their role as co-hosts with Canada and Mexico, receiving automatic qualification and placement in Pot 1, which prevented potential group stage encounters with the planet's highest-ranked teams.

Potential USMNT Knockout Stage Venues

The United States men's national team will compete in every match of their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on American territory, contrasting with Canada and Mexico, who would relocate from their home venues if they progress beyond the round of 16. However, multiple potential routes exist for the USMNT based on their group stage final position.