But the draw is upon us, or on the way in a matter of hours: 9am Pacific Time, 12pm Eastern Time, 5pm for those of us in the UK. Seven and a half years have passed since the United States, Canada and Mexico were selected as joint hosts for 2026, and now we hit the most crucial moment ahead of kick-off itself on June 11.

Having automatically qualified as a host nation, the U.S. was helpfully put in Pot 1 of the draw, meaning that it will avoid most of the big-name soccer nations of Europe and South America that are quadrennial threats to hoist the trophy.

The United States' men's national team announced its slate of 2026 friendlies on Tuesday as it continues its preparations for the World Cup.

In the final international window before Mauricio Pochettino finalizes his World Cup squad, the U.S. will face Belgium on March 28 and Portugal — likely with Cristiano Ronaldo — on March 31.

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. So far 42 of the 48 spots in next year’s World Cup have been claimed, and those 42 teams will learn what group they will play in during the opening matches of the 2026 World Cup.

The USMNT and Mexico will play two European powerhouses in the last international break before the 2026 World Cup.

Clint Dempsey says the USMNT must reach the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup, calling anything less a failure while expressing belief.

As Pulisic chases form at Milan and the 2026 World Cup edges closer, Lalas’ comments arrive at a moment when the American winger is shaping the global soccer landscape in unique ways.

It’s Didier Deschamps’s last go at the World Cup with France in 2026. Les Bleus nearly became the first team since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to win consecutive World Cups, losing to Argentina in the 2022 final in a tense penalty shootout.

The U.S. men's national team star is having a career season in Italy with AC Milan. What has changed for Christian Pulisic?