The USMNT will play Australia and Paraguay in Group D, as well as third opponent from Europe that will be determined in March

The Stars and Stripes hope to become the first host nation to win the World Cup since France in 1998.

The U.S. drew Australia, Paraguay and winner of Turkey, Romania, Slovakia and Kosovo during Friday's World Cup group draw.

The United States’ path through its home World Cup will become clear over the next 24 hours. See Also Mauricio Pochettino is quieting the skeptics with USMNT clicking at rare level The Americans already know more than most teams entering Friday’s World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their live reaction to the World Cup Draw. The boys break down the USMNT’s group, assess the tournament’s main contenders, and weigh in on who is primed for a deep run.

WASHINGTON — At some point between noon and 2 p.m. on Friday, the World Cup group draw will tell us which teams the United States will play in next year’s tournament. We’ll also get the first hints of which teams will come to Philadelphia,

U.S. Soccer has confirmed the U.S. men's national team's final four opponents ahead of next summer's World Cup

The Republic of Ireland know who will await them if they qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Should they progress through the playoffs, Ireland will enter Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.