The U.S. men's national team plays three group-stage games at the 2026 World Cup, all on home soil: Paraguay on June 12, Australia on June 19, and Türkiye on June 25. Every match airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, with the U.S. opener also streaming free on Tubi. This page updates daily during the tournament window.
The USMNT's next World Cup match is Friday, June 12 against Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. PT, at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium), live on FOX. The match also streams free on Tubi with no subscription.
Last updated: May 22, 2026
The full USMNT World Cup schedule
The United States is in Group D and plays three group-stage matches, all at home. If the U.S. advances, the Round of 32 fixture lands between June 28 and July 1, with bracket positioning determined by group finish. This table updates when knockout dates and venues are confirmed.
| Date | Opponent | Kickoff (ET / CT / MT / PT) | Venue | English | Spanish | Free stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jun 12 | Paraguay | 9 / 8 / 7 / 6 p.m. | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | FOX | Telemundo | Tubi |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Australia | 3 / 2 / 1 / 12 p.m. | Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) | FOX | Telemundo | n/a |
| Thu, Jun 25 | Türkiye | 10 / 9 / 8 / 7 p.m. | Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi) | FOX | Telemundo | n/a |
What channel is the USMNT game on?
Every USMNT match airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. The English broadcast also streams on the FOX Sports app and on FOX One. The Spanish broadcast streams on Peacock. The U.S. opener against Paraguay on June 12 is the rare match available free with no login on Tubi, alongside the tournament's overall opener on June 11.
When does the USMNT play in the knockout rounds?
If the United States advances out of Group D, the Round of 32 match falls between June 28 and July 1. Exact date, kickoff, and venue depend on the group finish (winner, runner-up, or qualifying third place). This block updates the moment the bracket position is confirmed.
Time-zone notes
All kickoffs above are listed in Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific time, using EDT, CDT, MDT, and PDT through the June and July tournament window. Arizona observes MST year-round, so during the World Cup, Arizona kickoffs match Pacific time, not the rest of the Mountain zone.
How to follow along
This page is rewritten daily during the tournament window with today's USMNT status: a match-day quick answer when the U.S. plays, the next-match block when they don't, and a season-over note once the U.S. is eliminated or the final is played.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is the USMNT game today?
The United States plays three group-stage games at the 2026 World Cup: June 12 vs. Paraguay at 9 p.m. ET, June 19 vs. Australia at 3 p.m. ET, and June 25 vs. Türkiye at 10 p.m. ET. If today is not one of those dates, the U.S. is not playing, though other World Cup matches are on almost daily.
What channel is the USMNT World Cup game on?
Every U.S. men's national team match airs on FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Games stream on the FOX Sports app and FOX One in English, and on Peacock in Spanish.
Can I watch the USMNT for free?
Yes. The U.S. opener against Paraguay on June 12 streams free on Tubi with no subscription. The tournament's opening match on June 11 is also free on Tubi.
Where does the USMNT play its World Cup games?
All three U.S. group-stage matches are at home. The team plays its first and third games at Los Angeles Stadium (SoFi Stadium) in Inglewood, California, and its second game at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field). The U.S. never has to leave the country during the tournament.
Who is in the USMNT's World Cup group?
The United States is in Group D with Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. The top two teams advance to the Round of 32, along with the eight best third-place teams across all 12 groups.