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The U.S. men's national soccer team has its sights set on a successful 2026 World Cup. Here is a look at the USMNT's group.
The draw for the tournament took place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and followed President Donald Trump receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. The full results of the draw can be seen here and you can also watch The Athletic FC Podcast team’s reaction to the ceremony on YouTube.
On Friday, FIFA held the draw for the largest World Cup ever, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada from June 11, 2026, through July 19, 2026.
Following Friday's World Cup draw, the United States men's national team stars spoke on the team's approach after learning from a disappointing run in 2022.
The live results of the 2026 World Cup draw, along with detailed schedule information for all 48 qualifying teams.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino and the rest of the soccer world closely watched Friday's 2026 FIFA World Cup draw to decide which teams will face off in the newly-revamped group stage at next summer's tournament across North America.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The World Cup draw has come to a close, and while the United States may be big winners, there are plenty of teams with reasons for hope ahead of next summer. The draw is also a time for celebrating the improbable journey that teams have gone on to make it to the World Cup.
GENEVA (AP) — Iran will play at least one of its World Cup matches in the United States though the tournament draw on Friday avoided a group-stage clash between the geopolitical rivals.
Here is a complete guide Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where co-hosts USA will begin their tournament journey.
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