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Belgium players celebrate after they won a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against the United States in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

US men to host Peru, Chile, Mexico and Canada to kick off next World Cup cycle

The U.S. men’s national team will kick off the next World Cup cycle with four matches over 11 days on home soil.

United States men's national soccer team head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks out to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, July 3, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Mauricio Pochettino stays as US coach, agrees to new 4-year contract through 2030 World Cup

Los Angeles FC manager Steve Cherundolo reacts during the Club World Cup Group D soccer match between Los Angeles FC and ES Tunisie in Nashville, Tenn., June 20, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Steve Cherundolo to coach US men’s under-23 team through 2028 Olympics

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) reacts after Belgium scored a goal during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

Same old story: US men’s soccer team has been stagnant for quarter century

United States' Chris Richards (3) reacts following the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium in Seattle, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

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United States' Folarin Balogun (20) reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino attends a training session in Seattle, Sunday, July 5, 2026, ahead of a World Cup round of 16 soccer match against Belgium. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

US seeks ‘revenge’ for thrilling World Cup loss to Belgium 12 years ago

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) reacts after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

US faces Belgium for spot in World Cup quarterfinals, hoping for first back-to-back knockout wins

FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, awards President Donald Trump with the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File)

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun’s red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

United States men's national soccer team head coach Mauricio Pochettino walks out to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, July 3, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

US players and coach Mauricio Pochettino represent the diversity of America on July Fourth

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino gestures as he walks off the pitch after United States defeated Bosnia in the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino to throw out 1st pitch at Seattle Mariners game

United States' Malik Tillman (17) scores their second goal from a free kick during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the United States and Bosnia in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Wednesday, July 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive

United States' Christian Pulisic speaks to the media before a training session ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round

United States' Christian Pulisic speaks with the media before a training session ahead of their World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

World Cup what to know: US looks to win first knockout match in 24 years against Bosnia-Herzegovina

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino attends a news conference ahead of the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

US coach Mauricio Pochettino apologizes to media for his curt tone in previous news conference

Turkey's Kaan Ayhan, second from right, scores their third goal as United States' Auston Trusty (6) defends and United States' Mark McKenzie (22) and United States' Miles Robinson (12) look on during the second half of a World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Marcio J. Sanchez)

Pochettino annoyed by perceived disappointment after US finishes group play with 3-2 loss to Turkey

Referee Amin Mohamed Omar shows a yellow card to Austria's Konrad Laimer, below, during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

World Cup coaches are worried about yellow cards this week. Here’s what to know

United States' Christian Pulisic attends a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

World Cup what to know: US faces decisions for final group-stage game against winless Turkey

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino reacts after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Mauricio Pochettino says rebuilding US team is tougher than he imagined, but he’s making progress

United States' Christian Pulisic attends a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Tuesday, June 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Christian Pulisic feels ‘great,’ hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey

United States' Joe Scally (23) and Alex Freeman (16) react after the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

A flurry of goals and convincing wins are raising US World Cup hopes and expectations

United States' Alex Freeman (16), second left, celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Alex Freeman, 21-year-old son of NFL standout Antonio Freeman, scores for US in World Cup win

United States' Alex Freeman celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Australia in Seattle, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

US reaches World Cup knockout round and wins its group with 2nd straight victory, 2-0 over Australia

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury

United States' Sergino Dest, left, controls a ball next to Paraguay's Omar Alderete during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

US hopes to give fans reason to revel when it faces Australia in Seattle, even without Pulisic

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) runs with the ball during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Christian Pulisic trains separately for 4th straight day and could miss next US World Cup game

United States' Christian Pulisic (10) dribbles past Paraguay's Juan Jose Caceres during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea)

Christian Pulisic still training separately, increasing concern for the US at the World Cup

United States' Sebastian Berhalter speaks with the media before a training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup match against Australia in Irvine, Calif., Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

‘We’re American. We don’t take s---.’ US says Pochettino instilled strong mentality for World Cup

United States' Giovanni Reyna, right, reacts after scoring his team's fourth goal during the World Cup Group D soccer match between the United States and Paraguay in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

70 seconds, 26 passes and an iconic World Cup moment for the US and Gio Reyna

United States' Folarin Balogun (20) celebrates scoring his side's third goal against Paraguay with teamates during the World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Friday, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

US opens its home World Cup with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay, sparked by Balogun’s 2 goals

United States defender Chris Richards controls the ball during a friendly soccer match against Japan, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean, File)

Pochettino says top US defender Chris Richards is available for World Cup opener after ankle injury

United States' Christian Pulisic attends a training session ahead of his FIFA World Cup match against Paraguay at its World Cup soccer tournament training base in Irvine, Calif., Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Christian Pulisic is ready to shoulder the burden of US hopes in home World Cup opener vs Paraguay

United States defender Chris Richards, front left, gives autographs to fans after the nationall team's first practice at its World Cup soccer tournament training base in Irvine, Calif., Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Greg Beacham)

US defender Chris Richards says he’s ready and eager for World Cup opener after ankle injury

United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino reacts during the first half of an international friendly soccer match against Germany in Chicago, Saturday, June 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Pochettino says no Americans among top 100 players yet US can win World Cup

United States' Folarin Balogun celebrates after scoring against Canada during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League final match on June 18, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

Bettors taking a chance on the longshot US in World Cup, though France and Spain remain favorites

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