FIFA World Cup 2026
United States at the FIFA World Cup 2026
Overview
The United States is a federal constitutional republic spanning North America from Atlantic to Pacific (and Alaska and Hawaii), English‑de facto dominant, with Washington, D.C. as its capital, the world’s largest nominal GDP and highly diverse geography and demography.
United States have never lifted the trophy, but their best run is as World Cup bronze medallists (1930) across 11 World Cup appearances. At the World Cup, Landon Donovan features prominently in the scoring charts for United States with 5 goals. All-time, Landon Donovan leads United States's senior men's scoring list with 57 goals.
For FIFA World Cup 2026, United States co-host the tournament on North America soil while also competing in Group D, with home support across multiple venues and CONCACAF rivals such as Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
The United States co-host 2026 and field a young, athletic squad with growing MLS and European pipelines. Home crowds across multiple time zones will give the tournament a distinctly North American rhythm.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Continent
- North America
- Federation
- CONCACAF (North & Central America)
- Group
- D
- FIFA ranking (Nov 2025)
- #14
- World Cup titles
- 0
Geography
- Founded / established
- 1776
- Population
- 341,830,000
- Languages
- English de facto national; no federal official language
- Currency
- United States dollar (USD)
- Area
- 9,833,517 km²
- Highest point
- Denali (6,190 m)
- Climate
- Extremely varied: humid east, arid south-west, boreal Alaska, tropical Hawaii
- Land borders
- Canada, Mexico
Football facts
- Appearances
- 11
- Best result
- Third place (1930)
- Top scorer
- Landon Donovan (5)
- Debut
- 1930
2026 World Cup kits
Home kit
Main color: white
World Cup history
11 World Cup appearances
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Qualified (2026) |
| 2022 | Round of 16 |
| 2014 | Round of 16 |
| 2010 | Round of 16 |
| 2006 | Group stage |
| 2002 | Quarter-finals |
| 1998 | Group stage |
| 1994 | Round of 16 |
| 1990 | Group stage |
| 1950 | Group stage |
| 1934 | Round of 16 |
| 1930 | Third place |
Frequently asked questions
- Has United States ever won the FIFA World Cup?
- No. United States have not won the men's World Cup; their best finish is World Cup bronze medallists (1930).
- Which group is United States in at World Cup 2026?
- United States are in Group D. Group opponents include Paraguay, Australia, Türkiye.
- What is the capital of United States?
- The capital city is Washington, D.C..
- Which FIFA confederation does United States belong to?
- United States compete under CONCACAF (North America).
- How many World Cups has United States played before 2026?
- United States had appeared in 11 FIFA World Cups prior to qualifying for 2026.
- Who is United States's all-time leading goal scorer?
- Landon Donovan leads United States's senior men's national team with 57 goals in FIFA-recognised matches.