In less than 50 days, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off and the U.S. men’s national team will find itself with face-to-face with Group D foes Paraguay, Australia and Türkiye.
Despite disappointing losses to Belgium and Portugal in the March international window, all signs are pointing to a strong outing for the Stars and Stripes this summer. Not only will they enter the grand stage with more experience under their belts—at least 12 players on the roster competed in the 2022 World Cup—but also, nearly all of their superstars are peaking at just the right time.
