Set to play main hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States are entering a pivotal moment in their men's national team history.

Just 188 days before kickoff, the U.S. Men’s National Team now knows its opponents, dates and cities for the 2026 World Cup. The Americans headline Group D, opening against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles,

Friday's draw from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., determined the 12 groups for next summer's 48-team soccer extravaganza. We now know which teams will stand in the way of the U.S. men's national team. We know who Lionel Messi and Argentina will first take on to repeat as champions.

Sounders star Cristian Roldan could make the U.S. men's national team for the World Cup, which will play in Seattle. "It would mean the world to me," he said.

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That number will grow to three if Turkiye deliver on their favorite status in the UEFA second round of qualifying come March.It's all in our World Cup draw winners and losers. Read on!World Cup draw winner: The United States men’s national teamMauricio Pochettino's men beat Paraguay on November 15,