USA at World Cup 2026

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino · Formation: 3-4-3

Rating

Tier 3

Price

£17m

USA at the 2026 World Cup

USA head to the 2026 World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino as co-hosts, placed in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. The squad balances creative midfield play with attacking options across multiple positions. The group stage opens against Paraguay on 12 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

USA take their place at the 2026 World Cup as co-hosts, allocated on 14 February 2023. Mauricio Pochettino's tactical setup prioritises possession control and pressing intensity. Paraguay will be competitive, but Australia and Turkey present significant tests for a side carrying host nation expectations into the tournament.

USA in Goal Rush

Tier

Price

£17m

Expected Goals

4.6

xG Rank

#16

USA sit in Tier 3 of our Goal Rush competition at £17m per slot, the mid-tier band sitting between Tier 1 favourites and lower-tier sides. At £17m within the game's £200m card budget, USA are one of the mid-tier team picks. Group D features competitive opposition in Paraguay, Australia and Turkey, though the home advantage carries both opportunity and expectation.

📋 Full Squad (26)

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino · Formation: 3-4-3

Goalkeepers

Matt Freese

New York City FC · Age 27

2 caps

Matt Turner

New England Revolution · Age 32

1 caps

Chris Brady

Chicago Fire FC · Age 22

0 caps

Defenders

Alex Freeman

Age 21

3 caps 1g

Sergiño Dest

Age 25

3 caps

Antonee Robinson

Fulham · Age 28

2 caps

Auston Trusty

Age 27

2 caps 1g

Chris Richards

Crystal Palace · Age 26

2 caps

Joe Scally

Age 23

2 caps

Tim Ream

Charlotte FC · Age 38

2 caps

Mark McKenzie

Age 27

1 caps

Miles Robinson

FC Cincinnati · Age 29

1 caps

Midfielders

Giovanni Reyna

Age 23

3 caps 1g

Malik Tillman

Age 24

3 caps

Sebastian Berhalter

Vancouver Whitecaps FC · Age 25

3 caps 1g

Weston McKennie

Age 27

3 caps

Christian Pulisic

Age 27

2 caps

Tyler Adams

Bournemouth · Age 27

2 caps

Brenden Aaronson

Leeds United · Age 25

1 caps

Cristian Roldan

Seattle Sounders FC · Age 31

0 caps

Max Arfsten

Columbus Crew · Age 25

0 caps

Forwards

Ricardo Pepi

Age 23

3 caps

Folarin Balogun

Age 24

2 caps 2g

Timothy Weah

Age 26

2 caps

Haji Wright

Coventry City · Age 28

1 caps

Álex Zendejas

Age 28

1 caps

Group Stage

D Group

Team

GF/GA

PTS

Upcoming Matches

FIFA World Cup

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Thu 2 Jul

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Form & Qualifying

USA qualified automatically as co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, allocated on 14 February 2023 under Mauricio Pochettino. Pochettino carries two credible formations into the tournament. The primary 4-2-3-1 becomes a 3-2-5 in possession with creative thrust through the midfield, while a 3-4-3 alternative provides extra control in buildup or winger threat when needed. That tactical flexibility is designed to adapt to Group D opposition, though the trade-off is potential lack of continuity if Pochettino switches too frequently.

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USA's 26-player squad

Mauricio Pochettino's squad is built around midfield control and attacking depth. The forward line carries multiple goal-scoring options, while the midfield balances possession with creative threat. The defence carries experience across multiple positions, structured to execute Pochettino's flexible tactical system.

USA's Group D fixtures

USA's three Group D fixtures begin with Paraguay on 12 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, followed by Australia on 19 June at Lumen Field in Seattle and Turkey on 25 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

How far can USA go at the World Cup?

USA's Tier 3 status and Group D draw position them as genuine contenders carrying co-host expectations. Pochettino's tactical flexibility between formations and attacking depth are the foundations for a tournament run. Paraguay offers a realistic opening, but Australia and Turkey will test their defensive system significantly. A knockout-stage appearance would meet expectations, while deeper progression would validate the home advantage.

USA World Cup 2026 FAQs

Mauricio Pochettino manages USA at the 2026 World Cup.

USA are in Group D with Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. Their tournament opens against Paraguay on 12 June at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

USA qualified automatically as one of the three co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, allocated alongside Mexico and Canada on 14 February 2023.

USA's facts list a 3-4-3 under Mauricio Pochettino, with the 4-2-3-1 that becomes a 3-2-5 in possession also part of the manager's options.

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