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CONCACAF · Group D

United States

Manager: Mauricio PochettinoPopulation: 334.9MRegime: Flawed democracy
FIFA ranking
#16
▼ 2 vs prior
Win the cup
2.8%
implied odds
Past Group
59%
Reach R16
41%
Reach QF
20%
Reach SF
13%
Reach Final
10%

The story

Hosts arrive with the most experienced squad in US Soccer history — most regulars now play in Europe's top five leagues.

How they got here

Automatic berth as co-host.

CONCACAF qualifying · Jun 2024 – Nov 2025
Concacaf qualifying — three group winners and best runner-up advance directly, with two berths into the inter-confederation play-off.

Expectations

Round of 16 is the floor; a quarterfinal run would be the deepest in the modern era.

Manager & key players

👔 Mauricio Pochettino⚽ Christian Pulisic⚽ Weston McKennie⚽ Tyler Adams⚽ Gio Reyna⚽ Folarin Balogun

Group D

Tournament opener
Opens at SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles (Inglewood).
Continent: CONCACAF

Upcoming matches

Group DFri, Jun 12 · 9:00 PM
VS
Odds Pending · Model Estimate
36%
29%
36%
Group DFri, Jun 19 · 3:00 PM
VS
Odds Pending · Model Estimate
36%
29%
36%
Group DThu, Jun 25 · 10:00 PM
VS
Odds Pending · Model Estimate
36%
29%
36%
R32Wed, Jul 1 · 8:00 PM
VS
Odds Pending · Model Estimate
34%
20%
47%

Latest news & commentary

updated daily
  • Aug 1
    Squad

    Mauricio Pochettino is weighing a 26-player list with two uncapped call-ups pushing for late inclusion.

  • Jul 30
    Injury

    Christian Pulisic trained without restriction on Tuesday and is expected to be available for the opener.

  • Jul 28
    Build-up

    United States take on a friendly opponent at home next week — a final dress rehearsal before the tournament window opens.

  • Jul 26
    Camp

    United States open their pre-tournament camp this week with a full-squad fitness block before the first friendly.

  • Jul 24
    Form

    United States have lost just one of their last ten competitive fixtures heading into the tournament.

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