The United States men’s national soccer team is the national soccer team of the United States. It has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup 7 times, the CONCACAF Nations League 3 times, and reached the semifinals of the 1930 FIFA World Cup.
The United States Soccer Federation oversees the team. The USMNT has a solid overall performance in FIFA World Cup history, appearing in 11 World Cups (with 2026 marking their 12th appearance). Their notable achievements include a historic quarterfinal appearance in 2002.
The United States is a founding member of CONCACAF in the North American region. There is no official home stadium, but the team plays matches at various venues across the country, with popular locations including Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Lumen Field in Seattle, and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The USMNT training facilities are located at the new Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center in Atlanta.
Mauricio Pochettino is the current head coach, and Tyler Adams serves as team captain. Cobi Jones is the most capped player for the national team with 164 caps (and 15 goals).
Christian Pulisic is currently the active top goalscorer with 31 goals in 74 caps, while historically Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan are tied as all-time leading scorers with 57 goals each.
United States National Football Team History
| USMNT Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Captain | Tyler Adams (Rotation Policy) |
| FIFA code | USA |
| FIFA Current Ranking | 17 (11 June 2026) |
| Top Score | Clint Dempsey (57) Landon Donovan (57) |
| Head coach | Mauricio Pochettino |
| Captain | Tim Ream |
| Appearance | World Cup: 12 Best Result: Semifinals (1930), Quarterfinals (2002) |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup: 17 Best Results: Won 8 times (1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2021) | |
| CONCACAF Nations League: 3 Best Results– Winners (2021, 2023, 2024) |
Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Weston McKennie, Yunus Musah, and Matt Turner are some of the famous soccer players from the United States.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who managed top European clubs including Tottenham, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain, brings extensive experience at the highest levels.
The team’s first international match was in 1885, and the United States reached its best World Cup result with a semifinal appearance in the inaugural 1930 tournament.
United States Soccer Current Squad 2026 FIFA World Cup
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has announced the United States’ official 26-man final squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Last Match against Germany on 6 June)
A total of 48 Teams are participating in the World Cup after the qualification. The USMNT team is in Group D.
| No. | Player Name | Club | Apps | Goal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | ||||
| 1 | Matt Turner | New England Revolution | 54 | 0 |
| 24 | Matt Freese | New York City | 15 | 0 |
| 25 | Chris Brady | Chicago Fire | 1 | 0 |
| Defenders | ||||
| 2 | Sergiño Dest | PSV | 39 | 3 |
| 3 | Chris Richards | Crystal Palace | 36 | 3 |
| 5 | Antonee Robinson | Fulham | 54 | 5 |
| 6 | Auston Trusty | Celtic | 8 | 0 |
| 12 | Miles Robinson | FC Cincinnati | 40 | 3 |
| 13 | Tim Ream (Captain) | Charlotte FC | 82 | 1 |
| 16 | Alex Freeman | Villarreal | 17 | 2 |
| 18 | Max Arfsten | Columbus Crew | 20 | 1 |
| 22 | Mark McKenzie | Toulouse | 29 | 0 |
| 23 | Joe Scally | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 26 | 0 |
| Midfielders | ||||
| 4 | Tyler Adams | Bournemouth | 54 | 2 |
| 7 | Giovanni Reyna | Borussia Mönchengladbach | 38 | 9 |
| 8 | Weston McKennie | Juventus | 66 | 12 |
| 14 | Sebastian Berhalter | Vancouver Whitecaps | 13 | 1 |
| 15 | Cristian Roldan | Seattle Sounders | 47 | 0 |
| 17 | Malik Tillman | Bayer Leverkusen | 30 | 3 |
| Forwards | ||||
| 9 | Ricardo Pepi | PSV | 37 | 13 |
| 10 | Christian Pulisic | AC Milan | 86 | 33 |
| 11 | Brenden Aaronson | Leeds United | 58 | 9 |
| 19 | Haji Wright | Coventry City | 20 | 7 |
| 20 | Folarin Balogun | Monaco | 27 | 9 |
| 21 | Timothy Weah | Marseille | 51 | 7 |
| 26 | Alejandro Zendejas | América | 14 | 2 |
2026 US National Football Team Fixtures and Results
International Friendlies
| Date | Teams | Results | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 March | United States v Belgium | 2–5 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| 31 March | United States v Portugal | 0–2 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| May 31 | United States v Senegal | 3–2 | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
| June 6 | United States v Germany | 1–2 | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
2026 FIFA World Cup Schedule – Group Stage D
- Group D Teams – United States, Paraguay, Australia, and Turkey
- Group: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group D
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| Match | Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group D | June 12 | United States vs Paraguay | Inglewood, California |
| Group D | June 19 | United States vs Australia | Seattle, Washington |
| Group D | June 25 | Turkey vs United States | Inglewood, California |
2025 Fixtures & Results
| Date | Competition | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 18 | Friendly | United States 3–1 Venezuela | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
| January 22 | United States 3–0 Costa Rica | Orlando, Florida | |
| March 20 | Nations League SF | United States 0–1 Panama | Inglewood, California |
| March 23 | Nations League 3rd | Canada 2–1 United States | Inglewood, California |
| June 7 | Friendly | United States 1–2 Turkey | East Hartford, Connecticut |
| June 10 | United States 0–4 Switzerland | Nashville, Tennessee | |
| June 15 | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup | United States 5–0 Trinidad and Tobago | San Jose, California |
| June 19 | Saudi Arabia 0–1 United States | Austin, Texas | |
| June 22 | United States 2–1 Haiti | Arlington, Texas | |
| June 29 | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup QF | United States 2–2 (4–3 p) Costa Rica | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| July 2 | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup SF | United States 2–1 Guatemala | St. Louis, Missouri |
| July 6 | 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup F | United States 1–2 Mexico | Houston, Texas |
| September 6 | Friendly | United States 0-2 South Korea | Harrison, New Jersey |
| September 9 | United States 2-0 Japan | Columbus, Ohio | |
| October 10 | United States 1-1 Ecuador | Austin, Texas | |
| October 14 | United States 2-1 Australia | Commerce City, Colorado | |
| November 15 | Friendly | United States 2–1 Paraguay | Chester, Pennsylvania |
| November 18 | Friendly | United States 5–1 Uruguay | Tampa, Florida |
FIFA Men’s Ranking
The team is currently ranked 17th in the FIFA World Rankings as of 11 June 2026. As co-hosts, the USMNT has automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
| Pos | Team | Update Date | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th | USA | June 11, 2026 | 1671.23 |
Mauricio Pochettino – The Head Coach
Mauricio Pochettino was officially appointed as the new head coach of the United States men’s national team in August 2024. The Argentine tactician brings extensive experience from managing top European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Pochettino took immediate charge and led the team through the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, where, despite losing the final to Mexico, the tournament provided valuable experience for squad development ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Other Tournaments in USMNT
2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup Squad
- Goalkeepers: Matt Turner (Crystal Palace), Matt Freese (New York City FC), Chris Brady (Chicago Fire)
- Defenders: Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Tim Ream (Charlotte FC), Walker Zimmerman (Nashville SC), Miles Robinson (FC Cincinnati), John Tolkin (Holstein Kiel), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Alex Freeman (Orlando City), Nathan Harriel (Philadelphia Union)
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Malik Tillman (PSV Eindhoven), Brenden Aaronson (Leeds United), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis), Luca de la Torre (San Diego FC), Diego Luna (Real Salt Lake), Jack McGlynn (Houston Dynamo), Quinn Sullivan (Philadelphia Union), Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Paxten Aaronson (FC Utrecht)
- Forwards: Haji Wright (Coventry City), Patrick Agyemang (Charlotte FC), Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps), Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Damion Downs (FC Köln)
| Year | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Gold Cup | Final | 2nd | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 |
2024 Copa América Squad
- Goalkeepers: Matt Turner (Crystal Palace), Ethan Horvath (Cardiff City), Sean Johnson (Toronto FC)
- Defenders: Kristoffer Lund (Palermo), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Matt Miazga (FC Cincinnati), Tim Ream (Fulham), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Joe Scally (Borussia Mönchengladbach)
- Midfielders: Tyler Adams (AFC Bournemouth), Johnny Cardoso (Real Betis), Luca de la Torre (Celta Vigo), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Yunus Musah (Valencia), Gio Reyna (Borussia Dortmund)
- Forwards: Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco), Christian Pulisic (AC Milan), Ricardo Pepi (PSV Eindhoven), Timothy Weah (Juventus)
| Tournament | Round | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Copa América | Group Stage | – | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Senior Competition Records
| Tournament | Winner | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
| CONCACAF Gold Cup | 8 | 6 | 2 | 17 |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Copa América | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Olympic Games | 0 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Total | 11 | 7 | 6 | 46 |
United States Soccer Team Logo
The United States Men’s National Soccer Team logo features the traditional red, white, and blue colours with stars and stripes representing the American flag. The crest includes the US Soccer Federation shield design.
2026 FIFA World Cup USA Team Qualification
As co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, the United States automatically qualified for the tournament.
The World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with the final draw scheduled for December 5, 2025, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Christian Pulisic remains the key player despite taking a rest during the 2025 Gold Cup. Tyler Adams has returned from injury and continues as team captain. The team features a mix of MLS-based players and Europe-based stars.
The United States will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as co-hosts alongside Canada and Mexico. The team recently competed in the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, reaching the final where they lost 2-1 to Mexico.
Under coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team is preparing for the home World Cup.
CONCACAF Standing
As co-hosts, the USMNT Squad has automatically qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and does not participate in CONCACAF qualifying rounds.
Top Players of the United States National Football Team
The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) features a powerful blend of elite modern talent and legendary figures who paved the way for American soccer. Today’s generation is anchored by stars competing at the highest levels of European club football, including dynamic AC Milan winger Christian Pulisic, commanding Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards, and the midfield duo of AFC Bournemouth’s Tyler Adams and Juventus’s Weston McKennie.
These current stars stand on the shoulders of the all-time legends who defined the program’s history. This elite lineage includes the team’s tied all-time leading goalscorers, Landon Donovan—who also holds the record for most assists—and Clint Dempsey, the only American to score in three different World Cups.
They are joined in greatness by Cobi Jones, the team’s ultimate ironman with a record 164 international appearances, and iconic goalkeeper Tim Howard, famous for his historic 16-save performance against Belgium in 2014.
Together, these eras of talent represent the past, present, and future of soccer in the United States.
Most Capped Players
| S. No | Name | Caps (Goals) | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cobi Jones | 164 (15) | 1992–2004 |
| 2 | Landon Donovan | 157 (57) | 2000–2014 |
| 3 | Michael Bradley | 151 (17) | 2006–2019 |
| 4 | Clint Dempsey | 141 (57) | 2004–2017 |
| 5 | Jeff Agoos | 134 (4) | 1988–2003 |
Top Goalscorer Players
Clint Dempsey is the USMNT’s all-time top scorer with 57 goals in 141 Caps. Christian Pulisic is the only active player in this list.
| S. No | Name | Goals (Caps) | Career |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clint Dempsey | 57 (141) | 2004–2017 |
| 1 | Landon Donovan | 57 (157) | 2000–2014 |
| 3 | Jozy Altidore | 42 (115) | 2007–2019 |
| 4 | Eric Wynalda | 34 (106) | 1990–2000 |
| 5 | Christian Pulisic | 33 (86) | 2016–present |
Head-to-head record (H2H history) vs National Teams
- Played – 807
- Win – 356
- Loss – 281
- Drew – 170
- Win % – 44.1%.
Team Honours
| Competition | Winner | Runner-up | 3rd Place | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA World Cup | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| FIFA Confederations Cup | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup | 7 | 7 | 2 | 16 |
| CONCACAF Nations League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| CONCACAF Cup | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| NAFC Championship | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 10 | 6 | 26 |
