USA (USMNT) full schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, kick-off times & venues
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Hosts USA to kick off their World Cup campaign on 13 June.
Football’s grandest stage, the FIFA World Cup, is less than a month away from kick-off. The newest edition is set to feature a record 48 teams, with each side competing for the world title.
The tournament will be hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada simultaneously. Alongside favourites like Argentina, Spain and France, fans will also be eager to witness nations that can cause major upsets.
The United States national team (USMNT) can be one of those surprising nations. The tournament co-hosts will be coming into the competition with huge expectations after an impressive performance in the previous edition.
Led by Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, the United States qualified for the competition automatically as the co-hosts alongside Mexico and Canada. The team bolsters quality options across the pitch, especially in attack, led by seasoned campaigners like Christian Pulisic, Giovanni Reyna and Weston McKennie.
Also read: Morocco’s full schedule for FIFA World Cup 2026: Dates, kick-off times & venues
United States’ Group and Who are the Opponents?
The United States will be competing in Group D at the World Cup, considered to be one of the most unpredictable groups in the competition. The group will comprise Paraguay, Australia and Turkey.
Paraguay qualified after finishing 6th in the CONEMBOL qualifiers, earning automatic promotion. Australia finished in 2nd during the AFC group stages fixture to earn the side’s sixth consecutive World Cup appearance. =
Turkey will be competing in the tournament for the first time since 2002, the edition during which they secured a historic third place. The European side qualified via the European play-offs after defeating Kosovo 1-0.
United States’ World Cup Schedule
Mauricio Pochettino’s men are placed in Group D of the FIFA World Cup 2026, alongside Paraguay, Australia and Turkey.
USA vs Paraguay: June 13 [06:30 AM IST, 1:00 AM GMT]/June 12 [9:00 PM ET, 06:00 PM PT] – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA
USA vs Australia: June 20 [12:30 AM IST], June 19 [7:00 PM GMT, 03:00 PM ET, 12:00 PT] – Lumen Field in Seattle, USA
Türkiye vs USA: June 26 [07:30 AM IST, 02:00 AM GMT], June 25 [10:00 PM ET, 07:00 PM PT] – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, USA
Who will Morocco face in group stage of FIFA World Cup 2026?
They are drawn in Group D. They are going to take on Paraguay, Australia and Turkey.
Who is the head coach for the USA national football team?
Mauricio Pochettino.
Will Giovanni Reyna play in the FIFA World Cup 2026?
Yes, he is included in the list of players.
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Basil Elias Benoy is a sports journalist with a deep passion for football, cricket, and kabaddi. A devoted supporter of Manchester United and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, he combines his academic background in Economics with hands-on experience in sports media. His work ranges from professional sports content creation for digital platforms to on-ground reporting for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.