USA Men's Team at 2026 World Cup: Everything you need to know

When American Giovani Reyna scored a lightning-quick goal in front of 70,000 cheering fans in Los Angeles last week, we hoped to see his side win the 2026 World Cup. In the opener against Paraguay, the USA won 4-1, and Reyna's goal was decisive in that victory. The match showed the American fans' passion for the team. America has a leading player named Christian "Captain America" ​​Pulisic. They are top of their group and their coach, Mauricio Pochettino, has dealt with European teams such as PSG and Chelsea as leading contenders. On Friday, they face Australia in the tie, which they are rated to win. How will the USA (USMNT) fare in the 2026 World Cup? John Harkes, who played for the US in the 1990 and 1994 World Cups, told the BBC: "This team has a good chance." "They are very talented. But the main aspect of any World Cup is that you have to come together as a team, and you have to be determined to overcome obstacles," he added. Players to watch out for in the USMNT:

• Christian Pulisic: The 27-year-old plays for Italian side AC Milan, and has played 87 times for the national team. Fastest US player to reach 50 goal contributions.

• Fowler's Bologna: The 24-year-old is from AS Monaco and has played 28 times for the US. Absent at the 2022 World Cup, he scored twice in the match against Paraguay.

• Weston McKenney: The 27-year-old plays for Italian side Juventus and has played 67 times for the US.

• Tyler Adams: The 27-year-old plays for English side AFC Powermouth and has played 55 times for the US.

• Tim Ream: 38 years old, 83 caps for US.

Team Weaknesses and Strengths: America has never been known as a football (or soccer) country. But it's a big stage for the game - and if the team gets off to a good start, the people and media around it will improve rapidly.

Coach: Mauricio Pochettino joined USMNT as coach in 2024.

Teams in Group D:

• USA: 16th place

• Turkey: 22nd place

• Australia: 27th place

• Paraguay: 40th place

Previous World Cup performances: They have consistently qualified since 1990 - but failed to qualify in 2018. In 2022, they reached the round of 16. Ranked 3rd in 1930, the US women's team has 4 world record wins.

Full US Team Roster:

• Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Matt Turner (New England Hosts)

• Keepers: Max Orfsten (Columbus Crew), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC)

• Midfielders: Tyler Adams (Powermouth), Weston McKenney (Juventus)

• Team Comments: Fowler's Bologna (Monaco)

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