USMNT's Upcoming 2026 World Cup Match: Schedule, Kickoff Time, Group Details, and Results

Next USA Match in the 2026 World Cup

The U.S. men's national soccer team is preparing for a historic moment as co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an event that has never taken place on American soil before. With eyes on making a deep run, the USMNT aims to ignite greater passion for soccer across the country while competing against top teams worldwide.

Guided by head coach Mauricio Pochettino and led on the pitch by star player Christian Pulisic, the team hopes to build momentum that will boost the sport's popularity in the United States.

USA’s next World Cup fixture follows a strong start—a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay. Their upcoming match is against Australia on Friday, June 19, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET at Lumen Field in Seattle.

Where to Watch USMNT Games

All U.S. matches in the 2026 World Cup will be broadcast live on the FOX network. If you prefer streaming, Fubo offers every World Cup game, including those featuring the USMNT, with a free trial available for new users. This allows fans to watch without cable while accessing ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, and over 100 live channels.

Group D Composition and Knockout Paths

As hosts, the United States were automatically placed in Pot 1 and drawn into Group D alongside Australia (Pot 2), Paraguay (Pot 3), and Turkey (Pot 4) through UEFA playoffs. The draw favored the US with lower-ranked teams in their group.

If the USMNT advances past the group stage, their spot in the knockout bracket will depend on their final position in Group D. They could finish first, second, or as one of the eight best third-place teams, each scenario offering different paths forward.

Possible Knockout Round Paths for USA

The US can end up in one of three knockout slots if they qualify as one of the eight best third-place finishers, depending on which other third-place teams advance. There are hundreds of possible combinations, but here are the three most likely paths:

• Face Winner of Group E (most common scenario): Round of 32 at Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA on June 29 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
• Face Winner of Group I: Round of 32 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ on June 30 at 5 p.m. ET.
• Face Winner of Group K (least likely): Round of 32 at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MO on July 3 at 9:30 p.m. ET.

Each path continues through various venues and dates with the possibility of reaching the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19.