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The U.S. men's national team take on the best teams from across the globe at next year's World Cup. Here's what to know.
In addition to Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney — who drew their countries into predetermined World Cup groups before the rest of the spots in the 12 four-team groups were filled — Friday’s festivities included plenty of big names.
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2026 World Cup draw: USMNT catches a break with favorable group including Australia and Paraguay
The top seed in Group D, the Americans welcomed Australia and Paraguay — manageable foes that they defeated in home friendlies this fall — and the winner of a March playoff between Türkiye, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo.
The United States will know their three group-stage opponents on Dec. 5 when the World Cup draw happens in Washington, D.C., at the Kennedy Center. The team does know its group already (Group D). This was to ensure that, as co-hosts of the tournament, the U.S. would play all three of its matches in the country.
President Donald Trump is set to attend the 2026 World Cup draw, where matchups for next summer's tournament will be revealed. Follow for updates.