- The U.S. is co‑hosting the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada — playing at home in June–July and aiming for a deep run in front of home crowds.
- Memorable early shocks: the U.S. finished third at the inaugural 1930 World Cup and pulled off the famous 1–0 "Miracle Match" upset of England in 1950.
- Hosting in 1994 kickstarted modern U.S. soccer (MLS followed), and after missing 2018 the team rebounded in 2022 — now returning in 2026 with stars like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie.
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