US Men's National Team gets favorable group matchups at World Cup draw

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Many have said the World Cup would be a failure if the United States did not make it out of the group stage without even knowing who they will face.

The Stars and Stripes learned Friday who they will be playing in the group stage, and by all accounts, the U.S. Men’s National Team should advance to the knockout stage with ease.

The U.S. is the highest-ranked team in its group, joining Australia (26th), Paraguay (39th) and a team to be determined early next year in a playoff.

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Alejandro Zendejas (17) of the United States scores a goal and celebrates with Max Arfsten (18), Cristian Roldan (24) and Christian Pulisic (10) during an international friendly game between Japan and the USMNT at Lower.com Field Sept. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.  (Robin Alam/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

This is the seventh time Australia has qualified for the World Cup, including each of the last six. Its best finish is the Round of 16, achieved twice, including in Qatar four years ago, when it lost to the eventual champion, Argentina.

Paraguay was placed in the American group since it was not allowed to be in the same group as Brazil, the leader of Group C, because they are in the same confederation. This will be its first World Cup since 2010, when it reached the quarterfinals and lost to Spain, the eventual champion.

President Donald Trump picks the United States for Group D during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Dec. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.  (Brad Smith/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images)

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