Teams
National Teams & Storylines
Featured squads, key players and tactical angles to follow before the opening whistle.
USAUnited States
Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie
Host pressure, pace in transition and a young core built for a home tournament.
MEXMexico
Santiago Gimenez, Edson Alvarez
Opening-match intensity, altitude and one of the loudest home atmospheres in world football.
CANCanada
Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David
Direct speed, northern host energy and a generation ready to turn promise into results.
ARGArgentina
Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martinez
The defending champions arrive with trophy gravity and a squad comfortable in tight games.
BRABrazil
Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo
Explosive wide play, individual creativity and a constant demand for beautiful football.
FRAFrance
Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann
Elite athleticism, tournament experience and enough depth to change games from the bench.
Featured News
Latest tactical notes
Fresh articles from the American Soccer Gear news desk.
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