How far did the USA go at the 2026 World Cup?

The United States reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 4–1 to Belgium on July 5, 2026. This marked the end of their tournament campaign.

What group was the USA in for the World Cup 2026?

The USMNT was drawn into Group D at the December 2026 final draw in Washington, D.C., as a Pot 1 seed. They successfully advanced from their group before their Round of 16 exit.

Where was the World Cup 2026 held in the USA?

The 2026 World Cup was held at 11 US venues across 11 metropolitan areas, with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. 78 of the 104 total tournament fixtures were played in the United States.

Did the USA make it out of the group at World Cup 2026?

Yes, the USMNT successfully advanced from Group D. Prediction markets had priced the 'USA to advance from group' contract in the 60-75¢ range before the tournament.

What were USMNT's odds to win the World Cup 2026?

On US prediction markets, the USMNT traded in the low single digits as a percentage probability to win the tournament before kickoff. They were outside the top-eight favorites, but their price included a meaningful host-country premium.

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USA at World Cup 2026: Performance, Results & Prediction Markets

By Catie Di StefanoPublished May 21, 2026Updated August 5, 2026

The USA co-hosted the 2026 World Cup. This guide reflects on the USMNT's performance, their Round of 16 exit, and how prediction markets priced their journey.

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USA at World Cup 2026: Performance, Results & Prediction Markets

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How far did the USA go at the 2026 World Cup?: The United States reached the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, where they lost 4–1 to Belgium on July 5, 2026. This marked the end of their tournament campaign.
What group was the USA in for the World Cup 2026?: The USMNT was drawn into Group D at the December 2026 final draw in Washington, D.C., as a Pot 1 seed. They successfully advanced from their group before their Round of 16 exit.
Where was the World Cup 2026 held in the USA?: The 2026 World Cup was held at 11 US venues across 11 metropolitan areas, with the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. 78 of the 104 total tournament fixtures were played in the United States.
Did the USA make it out of the group at World Cup 2026?: Yes, the USMNT successfully advanced from Group D. Prediction markets had priced the 'USA to advance from group' contract in the 60-75¢ range before the tournament.
What were USMNT's odds to win the World Cup 2026?: On US prediction markets, the USMNT traded in the low single digits as a percentage probability to win the tournament before kickoff. They were outside the top-eight favorites, but their price included a meaningful host-country premium.

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