Nation · World CupUSA
In the World Cup since 1930
42 World Cup matches across twelve appearances.
42
Played
12
Won
51
Goals scored
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Biggest win — USA 4–1 Paraguay (2026).
USA have played 42 World Cup matches across 12 editions in the covered data: 12 won, 8 drawn, 22 lost, with 51 goals scored and 74 conceded.
Quick answers
- Has USA ever won the World Cup?
- No — USA have not won the World Cup in a completed edition in the covered data.
- How many times has USA appeared at the World Cup?
- USA have appeared at 12 World Cup editions in the covered data, first in 1930.
- How many goals has USA scored in World Cups?
- USA have scored 51 World Cup goals and conceded 74 across 42 matches in the covered data.
- What is USA's best World Cup result?
- USA's best World Cup result — the furthest they have gone — is the semi-finals (1930).
- When did USA last play in a World Cup?
- USA last played at the 2026 World Cup.
All-time record
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 12 | 8 | 22 | 51–74 |
Tournament finishes
No top-three World Cup finish in a completed edition.
Biggest wins
| Result | Edition | Round |
|---|---|---|
| USA 4–1 Paraguay | 2026 | Group |
| USA 3–0 Paraguay | 1930 | Group |
| USA 3–0 Belgium | 1930 | Group |
Notable matches
Source: 2026 World Cup match record, via openfootball (public-domain data) — source
✓ Every fact computed from public match records — openfootball (public-domain data). Not written by anyone.