🇺🇸 USA at the World Cup: Complete History

From their debut to the upcoming 2026 tournament, here's the complete story of United States Men's National Team at the FIFA World Cup.

At a Glance

11

WC Appearances

0

Titles Won

Third place (1930)

Best Result

Best result: Third place at the inaugural 1930 World Cup

All-Time WC Record

Notable World Cup Moments

1

Third place at the inaugural 1930 World Cup in Uruguay

2

Famous 1-0 victory over England at the 1950 World Cup in Brazil

3

Quarterfinal run in 2002 — beat Mexico, lost to Germany

4

Round of 16 appearances in 2010 (South Africa) and 2014 (Brazil)

5

Failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after losing to Trinidad & Tobago

6

Returned to the World Cup in 2022 in Qatar, exiting in the Round of 16 against Netherlands

7

Co-hosts for 2026 — the biggest opportunity in US soccer history

Looking Ahead to 2026

The 2026 World Cup represents a historic opportunity for USA. With 11 previous appearances and a best result of Third place (1930), the team will look to write a new chapter in their World Cup story.

Currently ranked #14 in the FIFA World Rankings, USA has been drawn into Group D and has +2500 odds to win the tournament outright.

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