USA World Cup 2026 Odds, Squad & Fixtures

USA World Cup 2026 betting odds

The USA are 33/1 to win the World Cup on home soil, shortening after a perfect start, as our World Cup winner odds guide shows. Mauricio Pochettino’s co-hosts followed a 4-1 rout of Paraguay with a 2-0 win over Australia to reach the Round of 32 and seal top spot in Group D — even with Christian Pulisic rested.

USA to win the World Cup 2026 outright

At 33/1 the USA are outsiders for the title, but home advantage and two wins from two have boosted belief. A run to the latter stages on home soil is the dream for Pochettino’s side.

USA to win Group D odds

The USA have already won Group D — two wins and a +5 goal difference mean they are 1/10 to confirm top spot, with the final game against Türkiye a chance to rest key men.

USA to qualify from Group D

Job done — the win over Australia made the USA the second team into the Round of 32 and confirmed them as group winners under the 48-team format. The Türkiye game is about momentum and seeding rather than survival.

USA stage of elimination odds

With qualification secured, the market looks ahead to the knockouts, where home advantage could carry the USA to a deep run — reaching the latter stages would be a major success for Pochettino.

USA top scorer odds

Folarin Balogun, who scored twice against Paraguay and starred against Australia, leads the USA’s hopes in the Golden Boot market at around 33/1, with captain-in-attack Christian Pulisic the other threat.

Odds correct as of 19 June 2026 and subject to change — always confirm the live price before betting. For the full outright market, group winners and golden-boot specials, see our World Cup 2026 betting hub.

World Cup 2026 group and fixtures

Co-hosts USA are through to the knockouts with a game to spare. A 4-1 win over Paraguay and a 2-0 victory against Australia at the World Cup have made Mauricio Pochettino’s side the second team into the Round of 32 and Group D winners. They close against Türkiye with top spot already secured.

Group D standings

Standings as of 19 June 2026 — after Matchday 2 (USA 2-0 Australia, Türkiye 0-1 Paraguay). USA are through as group winners; Türkiye are eliminated. Top two plus the eight best third-placed sides advance.

USA World Cup 2026 squad

Pochettino named a 26-man squad blending European-based regulars with the MLS core. Folarin Balogun and Christian Pulisic lead the attack, Tyler Adams and Weston McKennie anchor midfield, and 38-year-old Tim Ream wears the tournament armband at the back.

Team news: Balogun scored twice against Paraguay and starred against Australia; Christian Pulisic, managing a calf complaint, was rested for the Australia game with qualification in sight. The numbers below are the confirmed FIFA squad list.

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How USA will play

Pochettino sets the USA up in an energetic 4-3-3, pressing high and using the pace of Pulisic, Weah and Balogun in transition. Two clean-sheet wins after the opening flurry against Paraguay have been the perfect start — organised, ruthless and able to win comfortably even with their talisman rested.

Predicted XI (4-3-3)

Predicted starting XI — 4-3-3. With qualification secured, Pochettino may rotate against Türkiye. Captain: Tim Ream.

Manager: Mauricio Pochettino

The vastly experienced Argentine, formerly of Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea, took the USA job to deliver a deep run on home soil. His tactical nous and big-club pedigree have the co-hosts looking organised and dangerous — and already into the knockouts.

Captain: Tim Ream

The 38-year-old defender was handed the tournament captaincy and brings calm, experienced leadership to the back line — a steadying presence in a young, energetic side.

USA players to watch at World Cup 2026

Folarin Balogun — Forward

Scored twice against Paraguay and was the standout creator against Australia in Pulisic’s absence — the USA’s in-form attacker and Golden Boot hope.

Christian Pulisic — Forward

The USA’s talisman, rested against Australia but expected back. His quality in the final third is central to how far the co-hosts can go.

Tyler Adams — Midfielder

The midfield engine who sets the tone for the USA’s press — tireless, combative and the heartbeat of Pochettino’s side.

How USA qualified for World Cup 2026

As co-hosts alongside Mexico and Canada, the USA qualified automatically and did not contest a qualifying campaign, preparing through the CONCACAF Nations League, the 2025 Gold Cup and friendlies.

USA’s World Cup history

2026 is the USA’s 12th World Cup. They finished third at the inaugural 1930 tournament — still their best result — and reached the quarter-finals as hosts in 2002. Reaching the knockouts again on home soil sets up a shot at matching that 2002 run.

Head-to-head record

USA vs Paraguay

The 4-1 win at SoFi was a flying start — Balogun’s brace leading a dominant attacking display against the South Americans.

USA vs Australia

The 2-0 win in Seattle, built on a Burgess own goal and an Alex Freeman header, sealed top spot and a knockout place even without the rested Pulisic.

USA vs Türkiye

The USA close the group against Türkiye in Los Angeles, with top spot already secured and rotation likely.

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