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The USMNT and Mexico will play two European powerhouses in the last international break before the 2026 World Cup.
The U.S. Men's National Team will play a slate of international friendlies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the schedule and how to watch.
The U.S. men's national team will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
There are plenty of storylines to unpick in a potential Group G featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, not suspended, and Portugal. The 40-year-old is set to go up against his current adopted home, Saudi Arabia, while World Cup minnows Cape Verde was ruled by Portugal until as recently as 1975.
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.
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2026 World Cup draw: USMNT catches a break with favorable group including Australia and Paraguay
The top seed in Group D, the Americans welcomed Australia and Paraguay — manageable foes that they defeated in home friendlies this fall — and the winner of a March playoff between Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo.
The USMNT kick off their 2026 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in front of a home crowd in California. The Stars and Stripes will feel confident going against the CONMBEOL side given they just defeated Gustavo Alfaro’s men 2–1 in an international friendly during the November window.
The draw for the biggest World Cup in history was probably the cringiest as the two-hour event didn't feature much soccer.
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Cristiano Ronaldo vs. World Cup hosts? Mexico confirms March friendly vs. Portugal as USMNT game remains pending
With the friendly against the USMNT still unconfirmed, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will be facing Mexico as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.