Team USA's group opponents and group-play schedule were officially announced Friday as part of the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The USMNT and Mexico will play two European powerhouses in the last international break before the 2026 World Cup.

The draw for the 2025 FIFA World Cup were held in New York City on Thursday, with the USMNT and Mexico's El Tri learning their groups.

ATLANTA — The 2026 FIFA World Cup draw is moments away from beginning on Friday, but there's already one major piece of the puzzle we know for Atlanta in hosting five group matches: We won't see the United States, Mexico or Canada during this stage of the tournament.

Few players in history have tormented Mexico more than Donovan. The former USMNT captain scored six goals against El Tri in his career, the most any player has scored in the biggest rivalry in North American soccer.

The U.S. Men's National Team will play a slate of international friendlies ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here is the schedule and how to watch.

The U.S. men's national team will face Australia, Paraguay and a European playoff winner in the group stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

There are plenty of storylines to unpick in a potential Group G featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, not suspended, and Portugal. The 40-year-old is set to go up against his current adopted home, Saudi Arabia, while World Cup minnows Cape Verde was ruled by Portugal until as recently as 1975.

With the friendly against the USMNT still unconfirmed, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal will be facing Mexico as part of their preparation for the 2026 World Cup.