Who Will U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) Will Play at FIFA World Cup 2026: Full Group and Schedule

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament — it’s a homecoming. With the U.S. co-hosting and stadiums across the country set to brim with international color, the draw instantly makes the tournament real. Now that the groups and schedule are out, fans finally know which opponents the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) will face in the group stage — and which nights could become national events.

This guide breaks down everything you need to know about the USMNT as the 2026 Fifa World Cup inches ever closer: the full group, the match dates and cities, and — most importantly — how to lock in seats through SeatGeek before the biggest matchups sell out. Whether you’re plotting a weekend trip to a single marquee match or planning a multi-city World Cup run, this is your playbook for turning the draw into an itinerary and making sure you’re in the stands to cheer the Stars and Stripes live.

USA’s World Cup Group

When the draw settled, the U.S. found itself placed in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Winner Play-Off C. On paper, it’s a group that could go in several directions, with each opponent offering a distinct test in the early stages.

USA Match Schedule (Group Stage Only)

• Match 1 Date: June 12, 2026 (6:00 PM) Venue: SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles, California Opponent: Paraguay

• Match 2 Date: June 19, 2026 (12:00 PM) Venue: Lumen Field — Seattle, Washington Opponent: Australia

• Match 3 Date: June 25, 2026 (7:00 PM) Venue: SoFi Stadium — Los Angeles, California Opponent: TBD

History of USMNT at the World Cup

The United States has a storied, sometimes surprising history at the World Cup. In the very first World Cup in 1930 the U.S. reached the semifinals and is officially recognized in retrospective rankings as finishing third — a remarkable early achievement for American soccer.

One of the most famous moments in U.S. World Cup lore came in 1950, when a largely amateur U.S. side shocked England with a 1–0 upset in Belo Horizonte — a result still celebrated as one of the sport’s great underdog stories.

Modern U.S. soccer’s global resurgence began in the 1990s and into the 2000s. The 2002 squad delivered one of the program’s finest tournament runs, advancing to the quarterfinals before a narrow loss to Germany. In 2010 the U.S. topped its group and reached the Round of 16, where it fell to Ghana in a dramatic extra-time match. Most recently, at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the U.S. advanced to the Round of 16 but was eliminated by the Netherlands — a steady progression that raises expectations for a deep run on home soil in 2026.

Across nearly a century of tournament play, the U.S. has alternated between underdog shocks and periods of genuine contention — and with 2026 on home turf, the team and its fans have a rare chance to convert momentum into history.

How to Buy USMNT Tickets on SeatGeek

Follow these steps to find and buy USMNT tickets quickly and confidently on SeatGeek.

Quick prep

• Decide which match(es) you want: a specific USMNT group game, a particular city, or a range of dates.

• Confirm your travel flexibility — nights and nearby stadiums can affect price and availability.

Step 1 — Search smart

1. Go to SeatGeek and type a targeted search term in the search bar. Good examples:

   • “USMNT” or “United States vs [Opponent]”

   • “[Host city] World Cup [2026]”

   • Use the tournament page (if available) to see all World Cup listings in one place.

Step 2 — Narrow results with filters

1. Filter your results by:

   • Date or date range (to see only the US group-stage fixtures you care about).

   • Stadium or city (handy if you want to attend a match in a particular venue).

   • Section or seating preference (sideline, corner, behind goal, club seats).

   • Ticket type (mobile, print, or transfer).

2. Sort by Best Deal, Lowest Price, or Best View depending on what matters most to you.

Step 3 — Compare listings

1. Click multiple listings to compare seat location, row, and total price including fees. Use any available interactive seat map or seat-view images to judge sightlines. If SeatGeek shows a “deal score” or similar signal, use it to quickly spot better-value listings.

Step 4 — Use tools to get the right moment

1. Set up Price Alerts for the specific match or team if SeatGeek offers them — you’ll get notified if prices drop or inventory changes.

2. If you want the best chance at tickets right after they release, check for presales (team presales, fan club releases) and official FIFA/host-sale windows — then monitor SeatGeek as soon as those tickets hit the secondary market.

Step 5 — Choose seats and buy

1. Select your seats (or “Best available”), confirm quantity, and click Buy.

2. Review the full order summary — verify teams, date, stadium, seat numbers, and total price (including fees).

3. Enter payment and billing details. Use any promo codes you have, and double-check delivery method (mobile transfer is usually simplest for international travel).

Step 6 — After purchase

1. You’ll receive an order confirmation and delivery instructions. Add mobile tickets to your phone wallet where possible, and save order emails.

2. Check seller ratings and SeatGeek’s buyer protections in your confirmation — keep all communication and transfers on-platform.

Bonus tips for USMNT fans

• If you’re travelling from abroad, prefer mobile tickets or secure transfer methods to avoid shipping delays.

• Consider smaller, early group-stage matches if you want atmosphere at a lower price point; save marquee knockout matches for once you’re on-site and flexible.

• For high-demand fixtures (e.g., USMNT vs. a major rival), act fast — prices and availability can change quickly after the draw and schedule publication.