It's a statement victory for the USMNT as they stretched their unbeaten run to five games to end 2025. They've hit their stride under Mauricio Pochettino, and no matter who is in the lineup, an identity is forming. Let's take a look at the goals:

Former USMNT goalkeeper Brad Friedel has stepped in with a sharp assessment of the situation, hinting at two possible bold reasons behind the slowdown that cast a different light on Pulisic’s thinking.

Beasley is the only player in USMNT history to participate in four World Cups ('02, '06, '10, and '14). His 11 career matches are second only to fellow USMNT legend Landon Donovan, whose 2010 World Cup goal against Algeria is arguably one of the greatest moments in American soccer history.

Having automatically qualified as a host nation, the U.S. was helpfully put in Pot 1 of the draw, meaning that it will avoid most of the big-name soccer nations of Europe and South America that are quadrennial threats to hoist the trophy.

Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros give their live reaction to the World Cup Draw. The boys break down the USMNT’s group, assess the tournament’s main contenders, and weigh in on who is primed for a deep run.

The USMNT will play Australia and Paraguay in Group D, as well as third opponent from Europe that will be determined in March

Pochettino was Tottenham's boss from 2014-2019 and led Spurs to one of the most successful spells in club history. Pochettino didn't win any trophies during his time in North London, but Tottenham reached a Champions League final and the team's domestic second-place finish in 2017 was its first in 50 years.

Fox Sports analyst Alexi Lalas called the USMNT draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup "great". And though a lot can change and weird stuff can happen when they actually play the games, Friday could not have gone much better for American soccer.