What's Next: Answering Questions on What's Ahead for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The United States along with Canada and Mexico were awarded the right to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the 68th FIFA Congress on June 13, 2018 in Moscow.
You have questions on the tournament’s return to North America? We have answers.
See below.
GENERAL COMMENTS
We are all elated and, above all, very proud to accept the honor of hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2026 along with Canada
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MNT
Jun 13, 2018
What You Should Know About the FIFA World Cup's Return to North America in 2026
The FIFA World Cup is headed back to North America! Here are five things you should know about the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted jointly by Canada, Mexico and the United States:
What Happened in Moscow
The United Bid of Canada, Mexico and the United States, was awarded hosting rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup during the 68th FIFA Congress on June 13, 2018 in Moscow.
Together, the United Bi
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MNT
Jun 13, 2018
National Soccer Hall of Famer Walter Bahr Passes Away
CHICAGO (June 18, 2018) – Former U.S. Men’s National Team defender and National Soccer Hall of Famer Walter Bahr has passed away. He was 91.
The last surviving member of the USA’s 1950 FIFA World Cup team, Bahr appeared in all three of the team’s matches in Brazil and famously provided the pass to Joe Gaetjens for the lone goal in the team’s 1-0 upset of Engla
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MNT
Jun 18, 2018
Remembering the Legacy of Walter Bahr
Walter Bahr was an American soccer icon, a renaissance man and one of the most beloved figures in the history of the sport in the United States. He excelled at the game at several levels, most notably as a member of the history-making U.S. Men’s National Team that upset England 1-0 at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
He also was a successful coach at Penn State University and became an ambas
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MNT
Jun 19, 2018
Andrija Novakovich Ready for New Challenge with Fortuna Sittard
Whirlwind may be the most accurate term to describe the past 12 months in Andrija Novakovich’s life.
Largely off the National Team radar while playing in the development setup at Reading, the 21-year-old took a chance by going on loan to Dutch second division side Telstar last July. Proceeding to lead the White Lions with 22 goals in 38 competitive matches, that form propelled him to
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MNT
Jun 22, 2018
U.S. MNT's 1-1 Draw With France Puts Exclamation Point on 2018 Summer Camp
Not many gave the U.S. Men’s National Team a chance on Saturday against France. Head coach Dave Sarachan named a starting XI that carried an average age of 22 years and just seven caps to take on a prohibitive World Cup favorite. In its final game before Russia, France trotted out a star-studded line-up, stacked with some of the world’s best players who were fresh off European and dome
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MNT
Jun 10, 2018
Tickets for USA-Mexico, Presented by AT&T, Go on Sale Tuesday, June 26, at 10 a.m. CT
CHICAGO (June 21, 2018) – Tickets for USA-Mexico, presented by AT&T, on Sept. 11 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, will go on sale Tuesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. CT.
Tickets can be purchased through ussoccer.com and by phone at 1-800-745-3000. Tickets will be available for purchase at Nissan Stadium at a later date. Tickets for this event will be mobile only.
Ultimate Fan Tickets (
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MNT
Jun 21, 2018
By The Numbers: Experience Gained for Transitional MNT Under Sarachan
The U.S. Men’s National Team’s next generation completed the first half of its 2018 schedule with a hard-earned 1-1 draw against No. 7-ranked France on Saturday in Lyon. Youth has been the theme for the MNT squad since last November, and as a result head coach Dave Sarachan continuously utilized the opportunity to give an impressive number of debuts to rising young players.
In six ma
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MNT
Jun 11, 2018
Young MNT Earns Impressive 1-1 Result vs. World Cup Bound France in Lyon
LYON, France (June 9, 2018)—A 44th-minute goal from Julian Green boosted the U.S. Men’s National Team to a 1-1 draw against world No. 7 France 1-1 on Saturday night in Lyon. The USA took the field with a starting lineup that averaged just 22 years old, but held strong in difficult conditions to earn a result against one of the world’s top teams. The goal and the result mark first
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MNT
Jun 9, 2018
Earnie Stewart Named General Manager of U.S. Men's National Team
CHICAGO (June 6, 2018) – The U.S. Soccer Federation has appointed three-time FIFA World Cup veteran Earnie Stewart to be the new General Manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Stewart, with 30 years of experience as a player and in technical roles for clubs in the Netherlands and United States, becomes the MNT’s first General Manager following the creation of the position by th
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MNT
Jun 6, 2018
Five Things to Know About New MNT GM Earnie Stewart
After an extensive hiring process, former U.S. Men’s National Team star and accomplished soccer executive Earnie Stewart has been named General Manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Here are five things to know about the three-time World Cup veteran and the new role he will have in ushering in a new era for the MNT.
RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB
Stewart was selected after an extensive sear
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MNT
Jun 6, 2018
Q&A: MNT GM Earnie Stewart - "Leading a country that has fallen in love with soccer is tremendous."
After an extensive hiring process, former U.S. Men’s National Team star and accomplished soccer executive Earnie Stewart has been named General Manager of the U.S. Men’s National Team. Stewart sat down with ussoccer.com for a wide ranging discussion about himself, the new position and his vision for the future of the MNT.
ussoccer.com: Why did you want to take the role of General Manag
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MNT
Jun 6, 2018
Five Things to Know About #ToN2018
After winning the 2018 SheBelieves Cup on March 7, the U.S. Women’s
National Team will aim to add another trophy to its large collection when
it competes against Australia, Brazil and Japan at the 2018 Tournament of
Nations this summer.
Australia won the inaugural tournament last year, defeating the USA in the
opening game on July 27, which was the USA’s most recent loss. The
Ameri
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WNT
May 16, 2018
Bid on Autographed WNT & MNT Rainbow-Numbered Jerseys
CHICAGO (June 20, 2018) – The U.S. Women’s and Men’s National Team autographed, game-issued jerseys from their matches in June are now available via an online auction with all net proceeds going to benefit the You Can Play Project.
Both teams donned rainbow-numbered jerseys in recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month for their respective pairs of matches. In cooperation with the Women&rs
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WNT
Jun 20, 2018
Squad Goals: Women's & Girls' YNTs Rack Up Successes
The United States Youth Women’s and Girls’ National Teams have several primary responsibilities.
First and foremost, to provide educational, competitive, fun and nurturing environments that will accelerate the development of talented players to their maximum potential, while setting them on a path to one day potentially represent the U.S. Women’s National Team.
Watching players g
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U-20 WNT
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U-16 GNT
U-15 GNT
Jun 20, 2018
U.S. Soccer Offers Girls Fantasy Camp in Kansas City Around 2018 Tournament of Nations
U.S. Soccer will offer a Girls Fantasy Camp around the 2018 Tournament of Nations matches on Thursday, July 26 in Kansas City, Kan., featuring the U.S. WNT, Australia, Brazil and Japan. The camp is a special fundraiser to support the U.S. Soccer Development Fund. All proceeds will fund important initiatives to help develop world-class players, coaches and National Teams.
Hosted at U.S. Soccer&rsqu
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WNT
May 16, 2018
Division II Louisville City FC Joins All-MLS Cast in 2018 U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals
CHICAGO (June 20, 2018) – On the final night of the Round of 16, Division II club Louisville City FC defeated fellow United Soccer League (USL) aspirants Nashville SC 2-1 to join an all-MLS cast in the Quarterfinals of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup – U.S. Soccer’s National Championship.
Division I Major League Soccer outfits Orlando City SC, four-time Open Cup champs Chicago
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U.S. Open Cup
Jun 20, 2018
The Great Eight Rd. of 16: Shoe Blues, Lying Numbers & a New Winner (?)
Fans of the 105-year-old Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup live by its magic moments. And the Round of 16 of the 2018 competition tossed up a good few of those between June 15 and 20. Join ussoccer.com for a look back at eight moments of note from the eight games, in which Mother Nature had a say in Greater D.C., Yohan Croizet scored a Cup stunner for the ages, and a Last Eight bracket was set with two for
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U.S. Open Cup
Jun 22, 2018
Five Things to Know About the Grassroots Pathway Coaching Initiative
Following the December 2017 announcement of the new Grassroots Coaching Pathway initiative, the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department began its Grassroots Pathway rollout through the Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module, a cost-free, online experience available now via the U.S. Soccer Digital Coaching Center.
With in-person and online grassroots coaching courses set to begin througho
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Jan 17, 2018
Five Things to Know About the U.S. Soccer Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module
As part of its continued effort to improve the quality of coaching at all levels, the U.S. Soccer Coaching Education Department has established eight new Grassroots Coaching License Courses that will serve as the foundation of its Coaching License pathway. Preceding these new Grassroots Course offerings is an online, cost-free Introduction to Grassroots Coaching Module that will serve as an educat
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Jan 17, 2018
U.S. Soccer Grassroots Coaching Initiative Launches 4v4 Online Course
CHICAGO (Feb. 28, 2018) – Beginning today, coaches across the country will have the opportunity to undergo U.S. Soccer’s 4v4 Online Grassroots License Course through the Digital Coaching Center. The course marks the first of four Online Grassroots Courses to launch within U.S. Soccer’s Coaching Education pathway. Three more Online Grassroots Courses (7v7, 9v9, 11v11) are set to r
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Feb 28, 2018
National Development Center Facilities Wow Candidates at Compound's Inaugural Coaching Education Course
U.S. Soccer’s National Development Center (NDC) represents a new standard and opportunity for those interested in Coaching Education. The facility features two full-size turf fields with flood lights, cutting-edge classroom tech and meeting spaces that facilitate high-level learning. Putting the coach and the coach’s needs at the center of the facility’s design, the NDC stands as
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Apr 18, 2018
