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NewsTelemundo 52 — LocalJune 29, 2026Los Angeles

A History of the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team in the World Cup

This article provides a historical overview of the U.S. men's national soccer team's performance in the FIFA World Cup since 1930. It also outlines the current status of the team in the 2026 tournament and details the schedule for the remaining knockout rounds.

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Why It Matters

The U.S. team is currently competing in the 2026 World Cup knockout phase, with upcoming matches scheduled through the final on July 19, 2026.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. has participated in 10 of the 22 World Cup tournaments since 1930.
  • The U.S. team did not qualify for the World Cup between 1950 and 1990.
  • The best U.S. finish was 3rd place in the inaugural 1930 tournament.
  • The U.S. reached the quarterfinals in 2002.
  • In the 2022 World Cup, the U.S. was eliminated in the Round of 16 by the Netherlands with a 3-1 score.
  • The 2026 World Cup knockout phase began on June 28.
  • The 2026 World Cup final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
  • The U.S. team is currently ranked 15th in the world, while Bosnia and Herzegovina is ranked 61st.
  • The U.S. team finished first in their 2026 group stage, winning against Paraguay and Australia, and losing to Turkey.

Who's Mentioned

organizationFIFA“Governing body of the World Cup”locationSoFi Stadium“Host venue in Inglewood”locationMetLife Stadium“Venue for the 2026 final”personJonathan Lloyd“Reporter for NBCLA”organizationU.S. Men's National Team“The subject of the historical review”