United States — World Cup 2026 Fixtures & Schedule

Where to Watch – Streaming Options

Service	Type	Cost	Details
FOX / FS1	Free / Paid	Free (FOX antenna) / Cable (FS1)	English-language home of the 2026 World Cup. FOX broadcasts 70 matches free over the air with a digital antenna — including all USMNT games, every knockout match from the Round of 16 onward and the Final. FS1 carries the remaining 34 group-stage matches via cable or live TV streaming bundle. All USMNT group matches air on FOX in primetime.
FOX One	Paid	$19.99/month	FOX's standalone streaming service — the cheapest single-platform path to all 104 matches in English. Streams every game live and on-demand in 4K with multi-view and full replays. No cable required. Available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Smart TVs. Includes a 7-day free trial — time it to cover the group stage opening weekend.
Telemundo / Universo	Free / Paid	Free (Telemundo antenna) / Cable (Universo)	Spanish-language home of all 104 matches. Telemundo airs 92 matches free over the air — more free matches than any other broadcaster in the US. The remaining 12 air on Universo via cable. Over 700 hours of Spanish-language programming including La Previa studio shows, analysis and nightly recaps. Also streamable via the Telemundo app with a TV provider login.
Peacock Premium	Paid	$7.99/month (with ads)	The cheapest single-service path to all 104 World Cup matches in Spanish. Streams every Telemundo and Universo broadcast live. Available on iOS, Android, Smart TVs, Roku, Apple TV and Fire TV. The most cost-effective option for Spanish-speaking fans who want to stream without cable.
Tubi	Free	$0	FOX's free ad-supported streaming service simulcasts selected matches in 4K at no cost — including the opening ceremony, Mexico vs South Africa (June 11) and USA vs Paraguay (June 12). No account or subscription required. Available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and web.

FIFA Ranking

#16[1]

World Cup Appearances

11[2]

Co-hosts in 2026

Best Result

Semi-finals

1930 · 3rd place

Country

CapitalWashington, D.C.
Population~335 million
ContinentNorth America
ConfederationCONCACAF
National associationUSSF – United States Soccer Federation

World Cup history

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Titles: 0

The United States has never won the FIFA World Cup
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Total appearances: 11

One of the founding nations of the World Cup, with 11 appearances across nine decades of competition.[2]
1930

Semi-finals — inaugural tournament

Third place at the very first World Cup in Uruguay — the high-water mark of American football history, not surpassed since
2002

Quarter-finals

Best modern result — eliminated by Germany after beating Portugal and Mexico in the knockout rounds
2026

Co-host — home tournament

Automatic qualification as co-host alongside Mexico and Canada. Playing group games across 11 American cities — the biggest opportunity in USMNT history.[3]

Head coach

Mauricio Pochettino

Since Sep 2024[4]

Highly experienced Argentine manager with Champions League pedigree at Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea. Appointed in September 2024, Pochettino immediately set about building a high-pressing, tactically adaptable side around the talented young American generation. His stated target: the quarter-finals minimum on home soil — a benchmark that would surpass anything the USMNT has achieved in the modern era.[5]

Key players

Attacking Midfielder

Christian Pulisic ↗

America's standout star and captain. Creative, clinical and experienced at AC Milan — his flair, work rate and big-game composure make him the heartbeat of the USMNT's attack.

Midfielder

Weston McKennie ↗

Box-to-box midfielder with goals, energy and leadership. A tactical Swiss Army knife for Pochettino — covers ground relentlessly, scores important goals and brings Champions League experience from Juventus.

Playmaker

Gio Reyna ↗

Highly talented playmaker and one of the most gifted American players of his generation. When fit, his vision, technical quality and ability to unlock defences give the USMNT a different dimension entirely.

Midfielder

Tyler Adams ↗

The engine and leader in midfield. Defensive organiser, captain at the 2022 World Cup and a relentless pressing force — leadership qualities well beyond his years.

Striker

Ricardo Pepi ↗

Clinical and composed striker establishing himself at the top level in European football. Brings the penalty-box presence and finishing quality the USMNT have long sought at centre-forward.