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 United States will open the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles on June 12.

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.

Jesse Marsch will lead Canada at the 2026 World Cup that will be played on their home soil. A lot will depend on who will qualify in the last spot of the group. If Italy do, things will be much more difficult for Canada.

Mexico, the United States, and Canada will host the FIFA World Cup 2026. However, only Mexico will host the inaugural match — and here is the reason why. The FIFA World Cup 2026 is around the corner.

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.

The draw is complete for the 2026 World Cup! What are the top matches to watch, and how will it all go down? We asked ESPN's writers to break down each group, highlight the storylines and make their predictions.