USA at the 2026 World Cup: Schedule, results, how to watch, news, analysis, injuries, more - ESPN

The United States is hosting the World Cup this summer, alongside Mexico and Canada, for the first time since 1994, and a lot of the attention will be on the Stars and Stripes.

With talented players such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams and many others, Mauricio Pochettino's side will look to go further than any modern American team at the men's World Cup.

The Americans' first stop is Group D, with showdowns against Paraguay and Australia, before finishing up against Türkiye.

ESPN rounds up everything you need to know ahead of the USA's World Cup campaign.

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GROUP STAGE

9 p.m. ET, Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California — FOX/Telemundo

The USMNT kicks off its campaign against Paraguay, who is at its first World Cup in 16 years. The two teams faced each other in a friendly last November, which the United States won 2-1.

3 p.m. ET, Seattle Stadium, Seattle, Washington — FOX/Telemundo

Next up for the USMNT is AFC representative Australia, who the Americans played last October in a friendly, with Pochettino's team winning 2-1.

10 p.m. ET, Los Angeles Stadium, Inglewood, California — FOX/Telemundo

To finish off the group, the United States will take on UEFA representatives Türkiye, led by talented players such as Arda Güler and Kenan Yıldız, in what will arguably be the team's toughest opponent of the group stage.

ROUND OF 32

1st in Group D: Wednesday, July 1, 8 p.m., Santa Clara — vs. Group B/E/F/I/J third place

2nd in Group D: Friday, July 3, 2 p.m., Arlington — vs. Group G second place

3rd in Group D: Depends on third-place