As the 2026 World Cup came into focus after Friday’s draw, U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino reiterated his call for the entire country to get behind his players — and for those players to fight for their country. The national team, he said, is “not a normal team,” and the World Cup is not a normal event.

Follow live coverage as teams are drawn for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tournament will take place in the United States, Mexico and Canada next summer.

The last time the United States hosted the World Cup, U.S. Soccer built on the the financial infusion and the public’s excitement to help launch Major League Soccer.

As the world descends on the USA, Canada and Mexico, it's time to fire up the age-old debate of what to call the beautiful game

John Hackworth, who has more than 30 years of experience, has been hired as men’s soccer coach at the Naval Academy.