The U.S. Men’s National Team kicked off its 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on home turf at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay. It’s the first time in 32 years that the U.S. is hosting the World Cup, this time as one of three host nations alongside Canada and Mexico.
The U.S. men’s team made it to the Round of 16 in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after failing to qualify for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
This year’s U.S. team roster includes a mix of World Cup veterans and first-timers, with many players who have experience in top European leagues. They’ll have home-field advantage and enjoy a growing fan base across the country.
“You’re playing for 330 million people. That’s a big deal. There’s added responsibility, added eyes. But at the same time, it’s the ultimate goal, the ultimate honor,” U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
“I have no doubt that we could potentially win,” he said.
The U.S. is in Group D and played three games in the group stage in June. Their opponents and schedule were as follows:
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The U.S. will play Belgium in the round of 16 on July 6 at 8 p.m. ET at Seattle’s Lumen Field.
The round of 16 will be held from July 4 to July 7, and the quarterfinals will take place from July 9 to July 10.
The semifinals will take place July 14, and the World Cup final will be on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Overall, the World Cup will feature 48 teams and 104 matches over 39 days.
You can follow World Cup news and highlights throughout the tournament at CBSSports.com.
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