How the USMNT has performed in all of its previous World Cup appearances

Can the United States men's national team get past the first two knockout rounds in 2026? Well, the USMNT has not made it past the Round of 16 in each of its past three World Cup appearances. A simple quarterfinal appearance would match the team's best-ever performance in modern World Cup history.But the World Cup has been anything but simple for the U.S. men over the past 96 years. Here's a look at how the USMNT has done in each of its World Cup appearances ahead of its 2026 World Cup opener.19