2026 World Cup: How nations from around the world can qualify
The race for the 2026 World Cup has begun in earnest. Here's how it's looking around the globe.
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Inside Pochettino's speech ahead of his first USMNT training session (0:42)
Gomez: No World Cup qualifiers could seriously impact Pochettino (0:51)
How Pochettino is 'breeding competition' with first USMNT roster (2:22)
Salazar: Raúl Jiménez's post-injury return his 'greatest accomplishment' (1:36)
Gomez: Pulisic undoubtedly the best player in Concacaf (2:36)
The details behind Pochettino's appointment as USMNT coach (2:28)
Pochettino: USMNT have to be able to match USWNT achievements (2:26)
Carlisle: Pochettino has a release clause in USMNT contract (1:36)
How far can Mauricio Pochettino take the USMNT at the 2026 World Cup? (2:01)
USMNT stars react to Mauricio Pochettino's appointment (1:17)
Ochoa targets record 6th WC after Portugal move
Goalkeeper Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa, 39, said he hopes his move to Portuguese Primeira Liga team AVS will increase his chances of being called up by Mexico for a record sixth World Cup in 2026.
Carlisle: Pochettino will be able to dig his teeth into USMNT job (2:12)
Sources: Pochettino agrees to take USMNT job
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to become the new United States coach with the responsibility of leading the team into the 2026 World Cup, a sources told ESPN on Thursday.
Why Pochettino hire shows USMNT's 'ambition' to succeed (2:43)
Marcotti: Mauricio Pochettino is a 'really good match' for USMNT (1:10)
Ancelotti vs. Guardiola! Who would you rather manage the USMNT? (1:25)
Gomez: Pochettino ticks a lot of boxes for the USMNT (1:56)
The history of U.S. men's and women's Olympic soccer (1:24)
Why Pellegrino Matarazzo is a good candidate for the USMNT job (2:01)
Aguirre hails long-term plan in Mexico unveiling
Javier Aguirre said he couldn't "say no to my country" as he was unveiled as Mexico coach for a third time on Thursday.
Wilfried Nancy coy over USMNT head coach vacancy (1:08)
Herc Gomez's bleak view for the U.S. men at Olympics (1:43)
WCQ - Concacaf Ladder
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honduras | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| Cuba | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 3 |
| Cayman Islands | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Bermuda | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -5 | 1 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Costa Rica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 4 |
| St. Kitts and Nevis | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 3 |
| Grenada | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 1 |
| Bahamas | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Curacao | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 6 |
| Haiti | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 6 |
| St. Lucia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 1 |
| Aruba | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 |
| Barbados | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nicaragua | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| Panama | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 6 |
| Guyana | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Montserrat | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| Belize | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -6 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Guatemala | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 6 |
| Jamaica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6 |
| Dominican Republic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 3 |
| Dominica | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
| British Virgin Islands | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -7 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Suriname | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 6 |
| Puerto Rico | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +8 | 4 |
| El Salvador | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4 |
| St. Vincent and the Grenadines | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 0 |
| Anguilla | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -12 | 0 |