Christian Pulisic will look to lead the USMNT in one of the friendlier groups at the tournament.

It's a statement victory for the USMNT as they stretched their unbeaten run to five games to end 2025. They've hit their stride under Mauricio Pochettino, and no matter who is in the lineup, an identity is forming. Let's take a look at the goals:

The U.S. Men's National Team will play a slate of international friendlies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the schedule and how to watch.

The Milan forward struck an optimistic but cautious tone, noting the familiarity with their group-stage opponents while signaling that no country can be underestimated—an early reminder of the high stakes facing a host nation.

The Stars and Stripes hope to become the first host nation to win the World Cup since France in 1998.

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As the United States prepares for its most consequential tournament in modern history, the 2026 World Cup on home soil, the pressure is mounting on a generation defined by Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie,

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their live reaction to the World Cup Draw. The boys break down the USMNT’s group, assess the tournament’s main contenders, and weigh in on who is primed for a deep run.

The USMNT will play Australia and Paraguay in Group D, as well as third opponent from Europe that will be determined in March