FIFA 2026 World Cup draw: USA in Group D with Australia, Paraguay & TBD | OneFootball

By MLSsoccer staff

The United States learned their 2026 FIFA World Cup draw on Friday afternoon, slotting into Group D alongside Australia, Paraguay and the winner of UEFA Playoff C.

Here’s what awaits the co-hosts next June and July during the 48-team tournament.

When they’ll play

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Who they drew

Australia

Paraguay

UEFA Playoff C winner

From March 26-31, 16 UEFA nations will participate in the European playoffs. Four teams emerge to book their World Cup spot.

Path C

Final: Türkiye/Romania vs. Slovakia/Kosovo

USMNT’s path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The USA automatically qualified for their 12th World Cup as tournament co-hosts, along with Canada and Mexico.

They're led by head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was appointed in September 2024 following Gregg Berhalter's exit three months prior.

The USMNT have gone 14W-7L-1D under the former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain boss, including a runner-up finish at the 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup.

AC Milan forward Christian Pulisic is their highest-profile player, while several MLS standouts – including New York City FC goalkeeper Matt Freese and Real Salt Lake midfielder Diego Luna – could have key roles.

World Cup schedule

The 2026 World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19 across the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Expanded to 48 teams, the tournament will unfold at 16 stadiums – five of them home to Major League Soccer clubs.

The schedule breakdown is below: