U.S. Men's Soccer Team's 2026 World Cup Schedule Announced

The U.S. Men's National Team is set to begin its 2026 FIFA World Cup journey on June 12, marking the tournament's return to the United States for the first time in 32 years. The team, which last competed in the 2022 World Cup after missing the 2018 event, will play its opening match against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

Group D play for the U.S. includes at least three matches in June. Following their encounter with Paraguay, the team will face Australia at Seattle's Lumen Field on June 17, with a 3 p.m. ET kickoff. Their final group stage game is scheduled for June 25, back at SoFi Stadium, where they will play Turkey at 10 p.m. ET.

The tournament, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature 48 teams competing in 104 matches over 39 days. The group stage concludes on June 27, leading into the knockout stage which commences on June 28.

Advancement to the round of 32 depends on finishing in the top two of each group or being among the eight best third-place teams. If the U.S. advances as a group winner, their first knockout match is scheduled for July 1 in Santa Clara, California. Finishing as runner-up would place their next game on July 3 in Dallas. The tournament culminates with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.