The US men's national team sits 16th in the FIFA rankings. Mauricio Pochettino will lead the side as hosts at the 2026 World Cup, with Christian Pulisic headlining a predominantly Europe-based squad.
The 2026 World Cup will be the first edition co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. With FIFA expanding the field, how will the format and logistics reshape the way the tournament is staged?
As hosts, the U.S. face no traditional giants in Group D and are banking on home support and their attack to reach the knockout stage, with Pulisic's form set to be decisive.
Host nation Canada are leaning on their strongest-ever squad to overturn a history of finishing bottom of the group, with Alphonso Davies' return from injury set to be pivotal; Switzerland are bound for a sixth straight World Cup after conceding just two goals in qualifying.
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