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Team USA's group opponents and group-play schedule were officially announced Friday as part of the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Led by manager Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT will open the tournament against Paraguay in Los Angeles on June 12, before facing Australia on June 19 in Seattle. After their quick foray to the Pacific Northwest, they will return to Los Angeles to face one of Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia or Kosovo from the UEFA Playoff Path.
The 2026 World Cup draw is set and USA Soccer knows who it will face. Chuck Smith breaks down their advancement chances.
U.S. Men's National Team midfielder Tyler Adams believes a "realistic" goal for the United States is to make the semifinal of the 2026 World Cup.
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2026 World Cup draw: USMNT catches a break with favorable group including Australia and Paraguay
The top seed in Group D, the Americans welcomed Australia and Paraguay — manageable foes that they defeated in home friendlies this fall — and the winner of a March playoff between Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo.
Jesse Marsch will lead Canada at the 2026 World Cup that will be played on their home soil. A lot will depend on who will qualify in the last spot of the group. If Italy do, things will be much more difficult for Canada.
The World Cup coming this summer expands from 32 teams to 48. That made this the literal largest draw in tournament history, with 12 groups of four to fill out. A handful of spots are still to be decided by playoffs in the spring, but for the most part, we’ve now got our field.
FIFA World Cup Fever is already taking hold of the country after Friday night's draw. US Men's National Team legend, FOX Sports Analyst and weather enthusiast Alexi Lalas joined FOX Weather's Nick Kosir to break down which teams will get an edge from the hot weather.