United States men's national soccer team facts for kids

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United States

Nicknames	USMNT The Stars and Stripes The Yanks
Association	United States Soccer Federation (USSF)
Confederation	CONCACAF (North America)
Sub-confederation	NAFU (North America)
Head coach	Mauricio Pochettino
Captain	Tim Ream
Most caps	Cobi Jones (164)
Top scorer	Clint Dempsey (57) Landon Donovan (57)
Home stadium	Various
FIFA code	USA
First colors Second colors
FIFA ranking
Current	25 (February 7, 2019)
Highest	4 (April 2006)
Lowest	36 (July 2012)
World Cup
Appearances	12 (first in 1930)
Best result	Third place (1930)
Olympic Games
Appearances	10 (first in 1904)
Best result	Silver (1904)
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
Appearances	20 (first in 1985)
Best result	Champions (1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2021)
CONCACAF Nations League
Appearances	4 (first in 2019–20)
Best result	Champions (2021, 2023, 2024)
Copa América
Appearances	5 (first in 1993)
Best result	Fourth place (1995, 2016)
Confederations Cup
Appearances	4 (first in 1992)
Best result	Runners-up (2009)
Medal record FIFA World Cup Bronze 1930 Uruguay Team FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 South Africa Team Bronze 1992 Saudi Arabia Team Bronze 1999 Mexico Team Olympic Games 1904 St. Louis Team Bronze 1904 St. Louis Team CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup 1991 United States Team 2002 United States Team 2005 United States Team 2007 United States Team 2013 United States Team 2017 United States Team 2021 United States Team 1989 North America Team 1993 United States and Mexico Team 1998 United States Team 2009 United States Team 2011 United States Team 2019 United States, Costa Rica and Jamaica Team 2025 United States and Canada Team Bronze 1996 United States Team Bronze 2003 United States and Mexico Team CONCACAF Nations League 2021 United States Team 2023 United States Team 2024 United States Team CONCACAF Cup 2015 United States Team NAFC Championship 1949 Mexico Team Bronze 1947 Cuba Team North American Nations Cup 1991 United States Team

The United States men's national soccer team (often called USMNT or USA) represents the U.S.A. in international soccer games. The United States Soccer Federation manages the team. They joined FIFA in 1914 and CONCACAF in 1961. CONCACAF is the main soccer organization for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

The U.S. team has played in the FIFA World Cup twelve times. Their best finish was third place in 1930. They also reached the quarterfinals in 2002. The team made it to the Round of 16 seven times, including the 2026 World Cup. In 1950, they famously beat England 1–0. The U.S. was a co-host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Mexico and Canada. They also played in the FIFA Confederations Cup four times, finishing second in 2009.

The U.S. team is very successful in CONCACAF tournaments. They have won 10 continental titles. This includes seven CONCACAF Gold Cup titles and three CONCACAF Nations League titles. They also played in the Copa América five times, finishing fourth in 1995 and 2016.

History of the USMNT

The Beginning of U.S. Soccer

The first U.S. national soccer team played against Canada in 1885. This was the first international match outside the United Kingdom. Canada won the first game, but the U.S. won the next year. These early games were not officially recognized.

At the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, U.S. teams won silver and bronze medals. However, FIFA does not count tournaments before 1908 as official.

The first official U.S. team in 1916, in Stockholm, Sweden

The U.S. played its first official international match on August 20, 1916. They beat Sweden 3–2 in Stockholm. The team then played in the first World Cup in Uruguay. They won their first two games, beating Belgium and Paraguay 3–0 each. Bert Patenaude scored the first World Cup hat-trick against Paraguay. The U.S. lost to Argentina in the semifinals. FIFA later recognized them as finishing in third place. This is still the best World Cup result for any team outside South America or Europe.

The U.S. also played in the 1934 World Cup and the 1936 Summer Olympics. They were eliminated early in both tournaments.

In the 1950 World Cup in Brazil, the U.S. had a famous victory. They beat England 1–0, a game known as "The Miracle on Grass." Joe Gaetjens scored the winning goal. Despite this big win, the U.S. was eliminated after losing to Spain and Chile.

Building the Team (1960s–1980s)

For many years, U.S. soccer was not very popular. The team played very few games in the early 1980s. U.S. Soccer decided to rebuild the team. They aimed for the 1984 Summer Olympics and the 1986 World Cup. At the 1984 Olympics, the U.S. team played well but did not advance past the group stage.

In 1983, U.S. Soccer tried a new idea. They entered the national team into the NASL as "Team America." This experiment did not work well. Many players preferred to play for their regular clubs. Team America finished last, and the NASL soon closed down. This left the U.S. without a professional outdoor soccer league.

The U.S. tried to qualify for the 1986 World Cup. They needed a tie against Costa Rica in their last game. However, Costa Rica won 1–0. This meant the U.S. did not qualify for the World Cup.

The 1990s: Hosting the World Cup

In 1988, FIFA chose the U.S. to host the 1994 World Cup. Many people were surprised because the U.S. team was not very strong. But the success of the 1984 Olympics helped FIFA make its decision. The U.S. qualified for the 1990 World Cup with a 1–0 win against Trinidad and Tobago. This was their first World Cup appearance in 40 years.

At the 1990 World Cup in Italy, the U.S. team was considered an underdog. They lost all three of their group games.

For the 1994 World Cup, the U.S. qualified automatically as the host. They tied their first game against Switzerland. In their second game, they beat Colombia 2–1. Even after losing to Romania, the U.S. advanced past the first round. This was their first time doing so since 1930. In the next round, they lost 1–0 to Brazil, who went on to win the tournament.

The U.S. was invited to play in the 1995 Copa América. They surprised many by beating Argentina and reaching the semifinals. They finished fourth in the tournament.

At the 1998 World Cup in France, the team lost all three group matches. They finished last in the tournament.

The 2000s: Quarterfinals and Confederations Cup

Claudio Reyna during practice

Under coach Bruce Arena, the U.S. qualified for the 2002 World Cup. They reached the quarterfinals, which was their best finish since 1930. They won against Portugal and tied with South Korea. They then beat their rivals Mexico 2–0 in the Round of 16. In the quarterfinals, they lost 1–0 to Germany. Landon Donovan won the Best Young Player award for the tournament.

In the 2006 World Cup, the U.S. was in a tough group. They lost to the Czech Republic and Ghana. They tied 1–1 with Italy, who later won the World Cup. But they were eliminated in the group stage.

The U.S. won the 2007 Gold Cup against Mexico. This qualified them for the 2009 Confederations Cup. They had a huge upset win, beating top-ranked Spain 2–0 in the semifinal. This was their first time reaching a FIFA men's tournament final. They lost 3–2 to Brazil in the final.

The 2010s: More World Cup Appearances

Landon Donovan at the 2010 World Cup

At the 2010 World Cup, the U.S. was in a group with England, Slovenia, and Algeria. They drew with England and Slovenia. Then, a late goal from Landon Donovan against Algeria gave them a 1–0 win. This meant they finished first in their group for the first time since 1930. They were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Ghana.

Clint Dempsey with the U.S. in 2011

After losing the 2011 Gold Cup final, Jürgen Klinsmann became the new head coach. In 2013, the U.S. won their fifth Gold Cup title. They also had a record 12-game winning streak that year. The U.S. qualified for the 2014 World Cup.

In the 2014 World Cup, the U.S. beat Ghana and tied Portugal. They lost to Germany but still advanced to the knockout stage. This was the first time they reached the knockout stage in two World Cups in a row. They lost 2–1 to Belgium in extra time in the Round of 16. Goalkeeper Tim Howard made a World Cup record 15 saves in that game.

The team had some tough results in 2015. They were eliminated early from the Gold Cup. They also lost a playoff match to Mexico for a spot in the 2017 Confederations Cup.

In 2016, the U.S. hosted the Copa América Centenario. They reached the semifinals, beating Ecuador in the quarterfinals. They finished fourth, matching their best Copa América result.

After losing two World Cup qualifying games, Bruce Arena returned as coach in 2017. The U.S. won their sixth Gold Cup title that year. However, they failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup after a loss to Trinidad and Tobago. This was the first time they missed the tournament since 1986. Gregg Berhalter became the new head coach in December 2018. Under him, the team lost the 2019 Gold Cup final to Mexico.

The 2020s: A New Generation and Co-hosting the World Cup

Christian Pulisic at the 2022 World Cup

A group of talented young players, called America's "golden generation," joined the team. These players included Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams. This new group won the first CONCACAF Nations League in 2021, beating Mexico 3–2 in the final. A different U.S. team then won the Gold Cup against Mexico later that summer. The team set a record for most wins in a calendar year in 2021.

The United States qualified for the 2022 World Cup. They were in a group with England, Iran, and Wales. They advanced to the knockout stage after beating Iran 1–0 with a goal from Christian Pulisic. They finished second in their group without losing a game. In the Round of 16, they lost 3–1 to the Netherlands.

In June 2023, the U.S. successfully defended their Nations League trophy. They won the 2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League finals, beating Mexico 3–0 and Canada 2–0. They were eliminated in the semifinals of the 2023 Gold Cup after a penalty shootout loss to Panama.

The United States automatically qualified for the 2026 World Cup as a co-host. Gregg Berhalter was reappointed as coach in June 2023. In March 2024, the U.S. won their third CONCACAF Nations League title, beating Mexico 2–0. At the 2024 Copa América, the U.S. was eliminated in the group stage. This followed a 1–0 loss to Uruguay with some controversial referee decisions. Berhalter was fired as head coach in July 2024.

Mauricio Pochettino was announced as the new head coach in September 2024. In March 2025, the U.S. lost to Panama in the Nations League finals, missing out on the title. At the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, a younger squad reached the final. They controversially lost 2–1 to Mexico.

The U.S. was the main host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In their first group game, they beat Paraguay 4–1. Folarin Balogun scored two goals, the first American to do so in a World Cup since 1930. Christian Pulisic became the all-time U.S. World Cup assist leader. They won their second game against Australia 2–0. This marked the first time the U.S. won multiple group stage games since 1930. The U.S. secured first place in Group D after two matches. They rotated players for their final group match, losing 3–2 to Turkey. In the Round of 32, the U.S. beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2–0. This broke their record for most wins at any World Cup. However, they were eliminated in the Round of 16 by Belgium, losing 4–1.

Team Image

Uniforms and Colors

Since their first unofficial game, the U.S. uniform has usually been white shirts with blue shorts. Sometimes, they have used a diagonal stripe across the shirt, like Peru's jersey. A uniform with red and white stripes and blue shorts, based on the U.S. flag, has also been used. This was seen in the 1994 World Cup.

The German brand Adidas made the uniforms from 1984 to 1994. Since 1995, the American company Nike has been the uniform supplier.

Uniform Suppliers

Team Crests

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  The first logo used by the team and the federation, from 1913 to 1924.
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  Logo used by the team at the 1950 FIFA World Cup.
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  Logo used in 1976.
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  Crest used by the team from 1978 to 1992.
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  Logo used in 2013 to mark US Soccer's centennial.

USMNT Supporters

Sam's Army at a U.S. vs Jamaica match

The U.S. Soccer teams have two main fan groups. These are Sam's Army and The American Outlaws. Sam's Army started after the 1994 World Cup. They were active until 2014. Members wore red and cheered loudly. They often brought large U.S. flags to games.

The American Outlaws began in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2007. This group wanted to organize fans better for each game.

The U.S. men's national team has many followers on social media. Interest in young American players has grown. This has led to more investment in U.S. soccer programs and clubs.

Home Stadiums

The United States opening its first match at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The United States does not have one main national stadium. Instead, the team plays its home games at many different venues. As of 2026, the team has played in 125 stadiums across 30 states. Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in Washington, D.C., has hosted the most matches (24).

The state of California has hosted the most matches overall (123). The greater Los Angeles area has hosted 83 matches. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum hosted 20 matches. The Rose Bowl in Pasadena, with 92,000 seats, has hosted 17 national team matches.

As a co-host of the 2026 World Cup, the team played all five of its games on the West Coast. They beat Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. They also beat Australia at Lumen Field in Seattle. They lost to Turkey at SoFi Stadium. They beat Bosnia & Herzegovina at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Their tournament ended with a loss to Belgium back at Lumen Field.

Media Coverage

TNT Sports broadcasts U.S. Soccer games in English from 2022 to 2030. This includes friendly matches and CONCACAF Nations League games. These games stream on Max and air on TNT, TBS, or TruTV. CBS Sports shows away World Cup qualifiers and Nations League finals. These are on CBS Sports Network or Paramount+. Fox Sports has the rights for USMNT matches in the FIFA World Cup and CONCACAF Gold Cup. These games are on Fox or Fox Sports 1. Telemundo broadcasts all U.S. Soccer games in Spanish from 2023 to 2030.

Team Staff

Current head coach Mauricio Pochettino

Coaching Staff

Position	Name
Head coach	Mauricio Pochettino
Assistant coaches	Miguel D'Agostino Jesus Perez
Goalkeeping coach	Jack Robinson Toni Jiménez
Technical coach	Gianni Vio
Athletic coach	Sebastiano Pochettino Silvia Tuya Vinas
Chief analyst	Sam Gregory
Match analyst	David Handgraaf
Performance manager	Rick Cost

Technical Staff

Position	Name	Start date
Sporting director	Vacant	TBD
Vice president of sporting	Oguchi Onyewu	May 2023

Team Players

Current Squad

The following 26 players were part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. They also played in friendly matches against Senegal and Germany in May and June 2026.

Caps and goals are updated as of July 6, 2026, after the match against Belgium.

No.	Pos.	Player	Date of birth (age)	Caps	Goals	Club
1	1GK	Turner, MattMatt Turner	(1994-06-24) June 24, 1994 (age 32)	55	0	New England Revolution
24	1GK	Freese, MattMatt Freese	(1998-09-02) September 2, 1998 (age 27)	19	0	New York City
25	1GK	Brady, ChrisChris Brady	(2004-03-03) March 3, 2004 (age 22)	1	0	Chicago Fire
2	2DF	Dest, SergiñoSergiño Dest	(2000-11-03) November 3, 2000 (age 25)	44	3	PSV
3	2DF	Richards, ChrisChris Richards	(2000-03-28) March 28, 2000 (age 26)	40	3	Crystal Palace
5	2DF	Robinson, AntoneeAntonee Robinson	(1997-08-08) August 8, 1997 (age 28)	58	5	Fulham
6	2DF	Trusty, AustonAuston Trusty	(1998-08-12) August 12, 1998 (age 27)	10	1	Celtic
12	2DF	Robinson, MilesMiles Robinson	(1997-03-14) March 14, 1997 (age 29)	41	3	FC Cincinnati
13	2DF	Ream, TimTim Ream (Captain)	(1987-10-05) October 5, 1987 (age 38)	86	1	Charlotte FC
16	2DF	Freeman, AlexAlex Freeman	(2004-08-09) August 9, 2004 (age 21)	22	3	Villarreal
18	2DF	Arfsten, MaxMax Arfsten	(2001-04-19) April 19, 2001 (age 25)	21	1	Columbus Crew
22	2DF	McKenzie, MarkMark McKenzie	(1999-02-25) February 25, 1999 (age 27)	30	0	Toulouse
23	2DF	Scally, JoeJoe Scally	(2002-12-31) December 31, 2002 (age 23)	28	0	Borussia Mönchengladbach
4	3MF	Adams, TylerTyler Adams	(1999-02-14) February 14, 1999 (age 27)	58	2	Bournemouth
7	3MF	Reyna, GiovanniGiovanni Reyna	(2002-11-13) November 13, 2002 (age 23)	43	10	Borussia Mönchengladbach
8	3MF	McKennie, WestonWeston McKennie	(1998-08-28) August 28, 1998 (age 27)	71	12	Juventus
14	3MF	Berhalter, SebastianSebastian Berhalter	(2001-05-10) May 10, 2001 (age 25)	18	2	Vancouver Whitecaps
15	3MF	Roldan, CristianCristian Roldan	(1995-06-03) June 3, 1995 (age 31)	47	0	Seattle Sounders
17	3MF	Tillman, MalikMalik Tillman	(2002-05-28) May 28, 2002 (age 24)	35	5	Bayer Leverkusen
9	4FW	Pepi, RicardoRicardo Pepi	(2003-01-09) January 9, 2003 (age 23)	42	13	PSV
10	4FW	Pulisic, ChristianChristian Pulisic	(1998-09-18) September 18, 1998 (age 27)	90	33	AC Milan
11	4FW	Aaronson, BrendenBrenden Aaronson	(2000-10-22) October 22, 2000 (age 25)	59	9	Leeds United
19	4FW	Wright, HajiHaji Wright	(1998-03-27) March 27, 1998 (age 28)	22	7	Coventry City
20	4FW	Balogun, FolarinFolarin Balogun	(2001-07-03) July 3, 2001 (age 25)	31	12	Monaco
21	4FW	Weah, TimothyTimothy Weah	(2000-02-22) February 22, 2000 (age 26)	53	7	Marseille
26	4FW	Zendejas, AlejandroAlejandro Zendejas	(1998-02-07) February 7, 1998 (age 28)	15	2	América

Individual Player Records

Players in bold are still active with the national team.

Most Appearances

Cobi Jones is the United States' most capped player with 164 appearances.

Top Goalscorers

Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey are the United States' joint all-time top scorers with 57 goals.

Competitive Records

The United States has played in the FIFA World Cup, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, the CONCACAF Nations League, and the Summer Olympics. They also played in the FIFA Confederations Cup and the Copa América.

The U.S. team's best World Cup result was third place in 1930. In modern times, they reached the quarterfinals in 2002. They were eliminated in the group stage in 1990, 1998, and 2006. The team did not qualify for the 2018 World Cup. They reached the Round of 16 in 1994, 2010, 2014, 2022, and 2026.

In the Confederations Cup, the U.S. finished third in 1992 and 1999. They were runners-up in 2009. This was their first final in an intercontinental tournament. They lost to Brazil 3–2 after leading 2–0 at halftime.

The U.S. men's soccer team first played in the Summer Olympics in 1924. For many years, only amateur players could compete. Since 1992, the men's Olympic event has been for players 23 years and younger. Teams can also have up to three older players. The United States men's national under-23 soccer team usually plays in the Olympics.

In regional competitions, the U.S. has won the CONCACAF Gold Cup seven times. Their most recent win was in 2021. They have won three of the four CONCACAF Nations League tournaments. Their best finish at the Copa América was fourth place in 1995 and 2016. They hosted the 2024 Copa América but did not get past the group stage.

FIFA World Cup History

FIFA World Cup record											Qualification record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1930	Third place	3rd	3	2	0	1	7	6	Squad		Qualified as invitees
1934	Round of 16	16th	1	0	0	1	1	7	Squad		1	1	0	0	4	2
1938	Withdrew										Withdrew
1950	Group stage	10th	3	1	0	2	4	8	Squad		4	1	1	2	8	15
1954	Did not qualify										4	2	0	2	7	9
1958											4	0	0	4	5	21
1962											2	0	1	1	3	6
1966											4	1	2	1	4	5
1970											6	3	0	3	11	9
1974											4	0	1	3	6	10
1978											5	1	2	2	3	7
1982											4	1	1	2	4	8
1986											6	3	2	1	8	3
1990	Group stage	23rd	3	0	0	3	2	8	Squad		10	5	4	1	11	4
1994	Round of 16	14th	4	1	1	2	3	4	Squad		Qualified as hosts
1998	Group stage	32nd	3	0	0	3	1	5	Squad		16	8	6	2	27	14
2002	Quarter-finals	8th	5	2	1	2	7	7	Squad		16	8	4	4	25	11
2006	Group stage	25th	3	0	1	2	2	6	Squad		18	12	4	2	35	11
2010	Round of 16	12th	4	1	2	1	5	5	Squad		18	13	2	3	42	16
2014		15th	4	1	1	2	5	6	Squad		16	11	2	3	26	14
2018	Did not qualify										16	7	4	5	37	16
2022	Round of 16	14th	4	1	2	1	3	4	Squad		14	7	4	3	21	10
2026		12th	5	3	0	2	11	8	Squad		Qualified as co-hosts
2030	To be determined										To be determined
2034
Total	Third place	12/23	42	12	8	22	51	74	—		168	84	40	44	287	191

Olympic Games History

Olympic Games record		Qualification record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1900	Did not enter
1904	Silver	2nd	3	1	1	1	2	7	Squad
	Bronze	3rd	3	0	1	2	0	6	Squad
1908	Did not enter
1912
1920
1924	Round of 16	12th	2	1	0	1	1	3	Squad
1928	Round of 16	9th	1	0	0	1	2	11	Squad
1936	Round of 16	9th	1	0	0	1	0	1	Squad
1948	Round of 16	11th	1	0	0	1	0	9	Squad
1952	Round of 32	17th	1	0	0	1	0	8	Squad
1956	Quarterfinals	5th	1	0	0	1	1	9	Squad	Walkover
1960	Did not qualify									2	0	1	1	1	3
1964										3	1	0	2	7	7
1968										Did not qualify
1972	Group stage	14th	3	0	1	2	0	10	Squad	6	2	3	1	10	9
1976	Did not qualify									Did not qualify
1980	Qualified, later withdrew									4	2	1	1	6	8
1984	Group stage	9th	3	1	1	1	4	2	Squad	Qualified as hosts
1988	Group stage	12th	3	0	2	1	3	5	Squad	4	4	0	0	13	4
Since 1992	The under-23 team participated									1992 Pre-Olympic Tournament
Total	Silver medal	10/19	22	3	6	13	13	71	—	19	9	5	5	37	31

CONCACAF Gold Cup History

CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup record											Qualification record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad		Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1963	Did not enter										Did not enter
1965
1967
1969	Did not qualify										2	0	0	2	0	3
1971	Did not enter										Did not enter
1973	Did not qualify										4	0	1	3	6	10
1977											4	1	2	1	3	4
1981											4	1	1	2	4	8
1985	Group stage	6th	4	2	1	1	4	3	Squad		2	1	1	0	4	0
1989	Runners-up	2nd	8	4	3	1	6	3	Squad		2	1	1	0	5	1
1991	Champions	1st	5	4	1	0	10	3	Squad		Qualified automatically
1993	Runners-up	2nd	5	4	0	1	5	5	Squad
1996	Third place	3rd	4	3	0	1	8	3	Squad
1998	Runners-up	2nd	4	3	0	1	6	2	Squad
2000	Quarterfinals	5th	3	2	1	0	6	2	Squad
2002	Champions	1st	5	4	1	0	9	1	Squad
2003	Third place	3rd	5	4	0	1	13	4	Squad
2005	Champions	1st	6	4	2	0	11	3	Squad
2007	Champions	1st	6	6	0	0	13	3	Squad
2009	Runners-up	2nd	6	4	1	1	12	8	Squad
2011	Runners-up	2nd	6	4	0	2	9	6	Squad
2013	Champions	1st	6	6	0	0	20	4	Squad
2015	Fourth place	4th	6	3	2	1	12	5	Squad
2017	Champions	1st	6	5	1	0	13	4	Squad
2019	Runners-up	2nd	6	5	0	1	15	2	Squad		CONCACAF fourth round
2021	Champions	1st	6	6	0	0	11	1	Squad		2019–20 CONCACAF Nations League
2023	Semifinals	4th	5	2	3	0	16	4	Squad		2022–23 CONCACAF Nations League
2025	Runners-up	2nd	6	4	1	1	13	6	Squad		2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League
Total	7 Titles	20/28	108	79	17	12	212	72	—		18	4	6	8	22	26

CONCACAF Nations League History

CONCACAF Nations League record
League phase												Final phase
Season	Division	Group	Seed	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	P/R		Finals	Result	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
2019–20	A	A	3rd	4	3	0	1	15	3			2021	Champions	2	2	0	0	4	2	Squad
2022–23	A	D	1st	4	3	1	0	14	2			2023	Champions	2	2	0	0	5	0	Squad
2023–24	Bye		2nd	N/A								2024	Champions	4	3	0	1	9	3	Squad
2024–25	Bye		3rd	N/A								2025	Fourth place	4	2	0	2	6	5	Squad
Total				8	6	1	1	29	5	—		Total	3 Titles	12	9	0	3	24	10	—

Copa América History

Copa América record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
1993	Group stage	12th	3	0	1	2	3	6	Squad
1995	Fourth place	4th	6	2	1	3	6	7	Squad
2007	Group stage	12th	3	0	0	3	2	8	Squad
2016	Fourth place	4th	6	3	0	3	7	8	Squad
2024	Group stage	11th	3	1	0	2	3	3	Squad
Total	Fourth place	Invitation (5)	21	6	2	13	21	32	—

FIFA Confederations Cup History

FIFA Confederations Cup record
Year	Result	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA
1992	Third place	3rd	2	1	0	1	5	5
1995	Did not qualify
1997
1999	Third place	3rd	5	3	0	2	6	3
2001	Did not qualify
2003	Group stage	7th	3	0	1	2	1	3
2005	Did not qualify
2009	Runners-up	2nd	5	2	0	3	8	9
2013	Did not qualify
2017
Total	Runners-up	4/10	15	6	1	8	20	20

NAFC Championship History

NAFC Championship record
Year	Round	Position	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	Squad
1947	Third place	3rd	2	0	0	2	2	10	Squad
1949	Runners-up	2nd	4	1	1	2	8	15	Squad
Total	Runners-up	2/2	6	1	1	4	10	25	—

Team Honors

Global Achievements

• FIFA World Cup
  • Third place (1): 1930
• FIFA Confederations Cup
  • Runners-up (1): 2009
  • Third place (2): 1992, 1999
• Olympic Games
  • Silver medal (1): 1904¹
  • Bronze medal (1): 1904¹

Continental Achievements

• CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup
  • Champions (7): 1991, 2002, 2005, 2007, 2013, 2017, 2021
  • Runners-up (7): 1989, 1993, 1998, 2009, 2011, 2019, 2025
  • Third place (2): 1996, 2003
• CONCACAF Nations League
  • Champions (3): 2019–20, 2022–23, 2023–24
• CONCACAF Cup
  • Runners-up (1): 2015

Subregional Achievements

• NAFC Championship²
  • Runners-up (1): 1949
  • Third place (1): 1947
• North American Nations Cup
  • Runners-up (1): 1991
  • Third place (1): 1990

Friendly Tournament Wins

• U.S. Cup (3): 1992, 1995, 2000
• Marlboro Cup (2): 1989, 1989

Summary of Official Honors

These are the official honors recognized by FIFA or its confederations.

Competition				Total
FIFA World Cup	0	0	1	1
FIFA Confederations Cup	0	1	2	3
CONCACAF Championship / Gold Cup	7	7	2	16
CONCACAF Nations League	3	0	0	3
CONCACAF Cup	0	1	0	1
NAFC Championship2	0	1	1	2
Total	10	10	6	26

See also

In Spanish: Selección de fútbol de los Estados Unidos para niños