U.S. Soccer splits FIFA prize money equally between its men's and women's teams, so the men's performance in the 2026 World Cup can benefit the USWNT.

Follow the World Cup draw with live updates and find out who the USMNT and soccer's best will be facing during the 2026 tournament. The expanded 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in history featuring 48 countries – up from 32 – battling for soccer's ultimate prize in North America.

Get ready for today's 2026 World Cup Draw: how to watch, how it works, and what the pots mean for team placement.

From l-r., FIFA President Gianni Infantino takes a selfie with President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Former US women’s soccer star Megan Rapinoe mocked the US men’s national soccer team World Cup campaign in a recent podcast episode last week. The US team unveiled “Never Chase Reality” as its campaign heading into the 2026 World Cup.

Megan Rapinoe mocked the U.S. men’s national soccer team World Cup campaign when they unveiled "Never Chase Reality."

Not sure about what to expect from a soccer World Cup in North America? Here's everything we think you need to know

When U.S. Soccer announced the pre-World Cup slate of friendly matches for the United States Men’s National Team back on December 2nd, there was one match on May 31st in Charlotte that was without an opponent.

Newcastle United made it three different League Cup winners in as many years last season, and the Magpies now hope to become the first repeat winners since Man City did it in 2021.

Furman men's soccer is making history after advancing to its first Men's College Cup, and it's largely due to coach Doug Allison.