The United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) represents the United States in men's international soccer competitions. The team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and is a member of FIFA and Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).
The team has appeared in ten FIFA World Cups, including the first in 1930, where they reached the semi-finals and are officially credited with third place, the best finish by any countries from outside the UEFA and CONMEBOL in the World Cup. After participating again in 1934 and 1950, the U.S. did not qualify for another World Cup until 1990. After hosting the 1994 World Cup, the team qualified for five more consecutive World Cups, becoming one of the tournament regulars and often advancing to the knockout stage. The U.S. reached the quarter-finals of the 2002 World Cup, their best finish in the modern era.
The United States' best appearance in a FIFA men's senior tournament came in the 2009 Confederations Cup, where they eliminated top-ranked Spain in the semi-finals before losing to Brazil in the final. The team failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, ending their streak of consecutive World Cups at seven. The U.S. will co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup along with Canada and Mexico.
The U.S. also competes in continental tournaments, including the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Copa América. The U.S. has won six Gold Cups and has achieved a fourth-place finish in two Copa Américas, including the 2016 edition. The team's head coach is Gregg Berhalter and the general manager is Earnie Stewart.
