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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
3
Price
£17m
Expected Goals
0
xG Rank
#0
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

25
Chris Brady
Chicago Fire FC · Age 22
0 caps
24
Matt Freese
New York City FC · Age 27
0 caps
1
Matt Turner
New England Revolution · Age 31
0 caps

Defenders

16
Alex Freeman
Age 21
0 caps
5
Antonee Robinson
Fulham · Age 28
0 caps
6
Auston Trusty
Age 27
0 caps
3
Chris Richards
Crystal Palace · Age 26
0 caps
23
Joe Scally
Age 23
0 caps
22
Mark McKenzie
Age 27
0 caps
12
Miles Robinson
FC Cincinnati · Age 29
0 caps
2
Sergiño Dest
Age 25
0 caps
13
Tim Ream
Charlotte FC · Age 38
0 caps

Midfielders

11
Brenden Aaronson
Leeds United · Age 25
0 caps
10
Christian Pulisic
Age 27
0 caps
15
Cristian Roldan
Seattle Sounders FC · Age 30
0 caps
7
Giovanni Reyna
Age 23
0 caps
17
Malik Tillman
Age 24
0 caps
18
Max Arfsten
Columbus Crew · Age 25
0 caps
14
Sebastian Berhalter
Vancouver Whitecaps FC · Age 25
0 caps
4
Tyler Adams
Bournemouth · Age 27
0 caps
8
Weston McKennie
Age 27
0 caps

Forwards

20
Folarin Balogun
Age 24
0 caps
19
Haji Wright
Coventry City · Age 28
0 caps
9
Ricardo Pepi
Age 23
0 caps
21
Timothy Weah
Age 26
0 caps
26
Álex Zendejas
Age 28
0 caps

Group Stage

Upcoming Matches

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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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