
United States
FIFA World Cup 2026 · Group C · vs Australia, Paraguay, UEFA Playoff C
FIFA Rank
#14
WC Titles
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WC Apps
11
Best Result
Semi-finals (1930), Quarter-finals (2002)
Star Player
Christian Pulisic
About United States
United States, with its capital in Washington, D.C. and a population of 335 million, is known for Hollywood, Silicon Valley, the Grand Canyon, and cultural global influence. The United States co-hosting in 2026 marks the first World Cup with 48 teams and 104 matches — the largest ever.
In football, the USMNT are a 11-time World Cup participant with their best result being Semi-finals (1930), Quarter-finals (2002). Their World Cup journey began in 1930, and they enter the 2026 tournament with Christian Pulisic as their talisman under head coach Mauricio Pochettino. The 1994 World Cup held in the USA still holds the all-time attendance record with 3.6 million total spectators.
SeatNav's Power Index rates United States at 6.5 out of 10, ranking them #15 overall and classifying them as a genuine contender. In Group C, they face Australia, Paraguay in what has been categorized as a manageable group (difficulty 3/10).
With a market demand score of 8/10, United States matches will be among the most sought-after tickets at the 2026 World Cup. Their global fanbase ensures electric atmospheres, and fans can expect premium pricing for group stage fixtures. Check back closer to the tournament for ticket availability and pricing through SeatNav.
Key Player
Christian Pulisic
USMNT · FIFA #14
Head Coach
Mauricio Pochettino
Home: Multiple (no single national stadium)
Group C
Top 2 advance. Best 3rd-place teams qualify for Round of 32.
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Group Stage Opponents
Squad data via API-Football. Team colors are approximate. Final World Cup rosters announced May 2026. SeatNav is not affiliated with FIFA.



