The United States is hosting the World Cup this summer, alongside Mexico and Canada, for the first time since 1994 -- and it could not be off to a better start.
After one round of games, the Americans sit atop Group D thanks to a big 4-1 win over Paraguay. Up next, they will face Australia, before finishing up against Türkiye.
If the USMNT can keep getting big performances out of Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun, Weston McKennie and others, then the Americans can continue to dream big about going further than the USMNT ever has in the modern Men's World Cup.
ESPN rounds up everything you need to know during the USA's World Cup campaign.
- USMNT World Cup bracket scenarios, odds to advance, predicted path
- Why stats behind USMNT win vs. Paraguay signal deep World Cup run
- Group D at the 2026 World Cup: Teams, records, stats to know
USA's 2026 World Cup fixtures, results
GROUP STAGE
USA vs. Paraguay -- Friday, June 12
Result: USA win, 4-1
The USMNT kicked off its campaign against Paraguay, who is at its first World Cup in 16 years. Thanks to goals from Balogun and Gio Reyna, the U.S. came away with a resounding win.
USA vs. Australia -- Friday, June 19
Result: USA win, 2-0
After an Aussie own-goal, Alex Freeman headed the co-hosts into a 2-0 lead that they would not relinquish, and the USMNT earned consecutive wins in a World Cup for the first time since 1930 and booked their place in the knockout rounds.
USA vs. Türkiye -- Thursday, June 25
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 seeding
How to watch
Fox, Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 have the English-language rights to broadcast the World Cup, while Telemundo and Universo have the Spanish-language rights.
Fox will broadcast all three of the United States' World Cup group stage matches.
Fox and Telemundo both have broadcast rights for the final on July 19 in New Jersey.
Squad
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Matt Turner (New England Revolution)
Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Sergiño Dest (PSV Eindhoven), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)
Midfielders: Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth, Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen), Tim Weah (Marseille), Alejandro Zendejas (Club América)
Forwards: Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Gio Reyna (Borussia Mönchengladbach), Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Haji Wright (Coventry City)
World Cup base
The United States will be based in Irvine, California, throughout the 2026 World Cup, using Orange County Great Park as its training headquarters. This isn't the first time that the United States will be staying in Orange County as it had its base in Mission Viejo when it last hosted in 1994.
Given that the United States' matches are on the West Coast with matches in California and Washington, the players will be staying at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum, which will mean less travel compared to several other participating countries.
Read more about the USMNT's base camp here.
USA injury watch
Pulisic misses USMNT's Australia match with calf injury
News
- Poch pleased with 'fantastic' Pepi, Balogun pairing Read
- Richards: U.S. winning World Cup 'not ridiculous' Read
- Freeman goal for U.S. 'full-circle family moment' Read
- Pulisic still training solo a day before U.S. game Read
- Berhalter says Pochettino taught USMNT 'what we're about'. Read
- USMNT's Christian Pulisic (calf) trains apart; Pochettino says he's 'good'. Read
- USMNT's Pulisic unfazed by scoreless slump ahead of World Cup. Read
- Olivier Giroud: Christian Pulisic reminded me of Eden Hazard at Chelsea. Read
- Balogun living World Cup 'dream' as U.S. choice pays off. Read
- Balogun leads USMNT rout of Paraguay in dream World Cup start. Read
- Christian Pulisic subbed off at halftime of U.S. win after kick to calf. Read
- Richards starts USMNT World Cup opener vs. Paraguay after injury. Read
- Dempsey slams Marsch over U.S. anthem claim: Stay in lane. Read
- Jesse Marsch: We 'had to beg' USMNT players to sing national anthem. Read
- Gregg Berhalter tips Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT for 'big things' at World Cup. Read
- Pulisic in 'comfort' zone ahead of United States opener. Read
- USMNT's Chris Richards 'ready' for World Cup opener vs. Paraguay. Read
- Pochettino: U.S. can win World Cup despite no top 100 players. Read
- Roldan: USMNT can't be 'too honest' against 'savvy' Paraguay. Read
- 'Matured' Gio Reyna tired of discussing World Cup controversy. Read
- Pochettino: 'Special' Pulisic will end goal drought at World Cup. Read
- Pochettino: Committed to USMNT at World Cup despite Milan talks. Read
- Pochettino: 'Amazing' Reyna deserves USMNT World Cup roster spot. Read
- Gregg Berhalter: Couldn't have picked Sebastian as U.S. coach. Read
- USMNT names 2026 World Cup roster after leaks. Read
It's (finally) OK to dream big about USMNT and World Cup
There's something different about this United States team at the 2026 World Cup: The players feel it, and we can all see it. So why not believe? -- Sam Borden Read
Pulisic sits, but U.S. finds a way vs. Australia to reach World Cup KO rounds
The USMNT was without Christian Pulisic on Friday, but it didn't matter: The team found a way to beat Australia for its second win of this World Cup. -- Jeff Carlisle and Joey Lynch Read
USMNT player ratings: Freeman's 7/10 performance stonewalls Australia
Strong performances from Tyler Adams and Malik Tillman also earned high USMNT ratings, but it was Alex Freeman who stood out in a win over Australia. -- Ryan Clark Read
The education of USMNT goalkeeper (and Harvard grad) Matt Freese
The starting USMNT goalkeeper has an economics degree from Harvard. In his remarkable family, that makes him the underachiever. -- Leander Schaerlaeckens Read
What if Reyna's World Cup wonder goal is only the beginning for USMNT?
Gio Reyna's goal vs. Paraguay felt like a fitting way to end a frustrating four-year chapter of his career. What if it's only the beginning, though? -- Sam Borden Read
Why the USMNT's dominant opening win may predict a deep World Cup run
It's only one game, sure, but the USMNT's win over Paraguay has the underlying stats of a World Cup team destined for a deep run. -- Ryan O'Hanlon Read
How a three-year search delivered the USMNT's ideal World Cup base
A three-year search and a late pivot ultimately delivered the Southern California base camp the USMNT hopes will power it to a deep World Cup run. -- Jeff Carlisle Read
Was the World Cup win over Paraguay the best in USMNT history?
The U.S. got its World Cup off to a flying start with a 4-1 win over Paraguay, a performance so stylish that it will go down in program history. -- Jeff Carlisle, Sam Borden, Cesar Hernandez Read
Balogun makes this USMNT side better, including its star Pulisic
Friday's 4-1 blowout of Paraguay showed that the U.S. men's national team has its star. What if it now has its scorer, too? -- Sam Borden Read
USMNT player ratings: Balogun, Pulisic team-best performances lead dazzling World Cup opener
In the USMNT's World Cup-opening win, Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic share the spotlight as the team's best players. -- Ryan Clark Read
Four goals and an electric display: USMNT's World Cup opener was nearly perfect
World Cup co-hosts the United States banished any doubts hanging over the team with a decisive 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday. -- Jeff Carlisle Read
VAR review: What was the 'mistaken identity' check in USMNT's win?
After originally giving USMNT defender Tim Ream a yellow card, the referee was called to the screen and re-issued it to Paraguay's Miguel Almirón. -- Andy Davies Read
Why didn't USMNT star Folarin Balogun choose to play for England or Nigeria?
Folarin Balogun was born in New York to Nigerian parents and grew up in London. Why did he choose the U.S.? -- Jamie Barton Read
How to bet on the USMNT vs. Paraguay
Our experts take a look at the U.S.-Paraguay matchup and make some recommendations regarding bets to consider. -- Liz Loza and Victoria Matiash Read
Meet the USMNT: The 26 players striving to win a World Cup on home soil
With the U.S. set to kick off its World Cup campaign on Friday, ESPN introduces you to the 26 players tasked with taking the co-hosts on a deep run. -- Cesar Hernandez Read
Opposition scouting: How the USMNT can counter Paraguay's threat
Paraguay are gritty opponents who will be all too happy to exploit the U.S. getting caught up in the emotion of kicking off a World Cup on home soil. -- Jeff Carlisle and Tim Vickery Read
The U.S. is going to win the 2026 World Cup, and here are 13 stats that prove it
Think the U.S. isn't a World Cup favorite? Think again. Here are 13 stats that point to one conclusion: Team USA will win it all. -- Ryan O'Hanlon Read
Tillman's stylish photoshoot earns him ribbing from USMNT teammates
Malik Tillman isn't the only footballer to have an interest in fashion, but his photoshoot for Flaunt has raised eyebrows in the USMNT dressing room. -- Sam Borden Read
5 questions facing the USMNT as World Cup kickoff approaches
With the World Cup just days away, ESPN answers the biggest questions facing the co-hosts. -- Various Read
Pulisic's legacy-defining moment is here. Donovan knows what's at stake
The 2026 World Cup may well define Christian Pulisic's legacy in American soccer. It's a lot of pressure. No one knows that better than Landon Donovan. -- Jeff Carlisle Read
American soccer still has a global stigma: Can the USMNT at this World Cup change that?
Several current and former players discuss the stigma that Americans face in global soccer, and looks at whether the 2026 World Cup can be a turning point. -- Jeff Carlisle Read
Is the USMNT ready for the World Cup? After loss to Germany, the jury's still out
The USMNT provided reasons for both encouragement and frustration in their final tuneup before their World Cup opener June 12. -- Bill Connelly Read
USMNT player ratings: Robinson 7/10 performance a bright spot in loss to Germany
We look at how all the USMNT players performed in their pre-World Cup friendly against Germany. -- Ryan Clark Read
Gregg Berhalter's USMNT firing helped pave the way for son Sebastian's World Cup dream
Two years after Gregg Berhalter was fired as coach, son Sebastian will play for the USMNT at the World Cup: "I never could have picked him." -- Sam Borden Read
'This is a starting point': U.S. Soccer's new home will help grow the game
U.S. Soccer never had a permanent home for its players. Now it does, and it stands to change the way future stars and coaches learn the game. -- Cesar Hernandez Read
Previously, on the World Cup: What you've missed in soccer since Qatar 2022
Has it been four years since you last watched soccer? Catch up on the storylines behind this summer's biggest hit, the World Cup, with this handy recap. -- Sam Borden Read
USMNT builds World Cup momentum by beating Senegal but questions remain
In its first World Cup tuneup, the U.S. beat Senegal 3-2, and Mauricio Pochettino's plans for this team are beginning to come into clearer focus. -- Jeff Carlisle Read
USMNT player ratings: Pulisic shines in 8/10 performance in pre-World Cup win over Senegal
Christian Pulisic's scoring drought is over, and the Milan attacker was the U.S.'s best player on the pitch in the World Cup tune-up win over Senegal. -- Ryan Clark Read
What's the goal of USMNT's pre-World Cup friendlies?
Before the USMNT starts the World Cup, the Americans will play two friendlies: Why add meaningless games to their busy summer? -- Joe Lowery Read
USMNT's final World Cup roster has Pochettino taking risks
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino stayed true to himself, but his risks in the midfield could have a domino effect at the World Cup. -- Jeff Carlisle Read