All 32 teams participating in the World Cup in Qatar are introduced.
This time, we will introduce Group B, the USA, which has undergone a major transformation since its humiliating elimination from the previous round, and features a large number of talented individuals in their teens and early twenties.
Basic Information
Number of appearances | 11th |
Highest Achievement | Third place |
FIFA Ranking | 16th |
Capital city | Washington DC |
Population | 332 million people |
Manager | Gregg Berhalter |
Nickname | The Stars and Stripes |
<Results of last 6 games>
6/2 | Friendly match | Morocco | 〇 | 3-0 | H |
6/6 | Friendly match | Uruguay | △ | 0-0 | H |
6/11 | CNL | Grenada | 〇 | 5-0 | H |
6/15 | CNL | El Salvador | △ | 1-1 | A |
9/23 | Friendly match | Japan | ● | 2-0 | N |
9/28 | Friendly match | Saudi Arabia | △ | 0-0 | N |
・At the last World Cup in Russia, the team failed to qualify for the Latin American and Caribbean qualifying rounds for the first time in eight tournaments.Immediately after taking over the rehabilitation of the team that had suffered such humiliation, Berhalter implemented a drastic reform by excluding from the national team those who had supported the team up to that point.Pulisic, who is in his early 20s, is the captain of the team, which has many promising young players from European clubs, such as Aaronson and Musha.
・The greatly reorganized U.S. team won last year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup for the first time in two tournaments, and successfully made it through to the final qualifying round, giving the players great confidence and raising public expectations for the World Cup in Qatar.
・The U.S. is the host nation of the 2026 World Cup, so this is not the time to peak for the tournament, but if the young and developing team can gain momentum, they have enough potential to make the last eight for the first time since the 2002 World Cup in Japan and Korea.
Manager
(Name) | Gregg Berhalter |
(Date of birth) | August 1, 1973(49) |
(nationality) | USA |
(inauguration) | Dec. 2018 |
・Immediately after taking over the position, he took a big initiative to rejuvenate the team, while achieving results such as winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup and participating in the World Cup.
・He was an active CB and played 44 games for the U.S. national team. He played a long and varied career in the Netherlands, England, and Germany.
Basic Formations & Tactics
Consistently maintain an aggressive stance with a “No Risk, No Return” spirit and tactics.
<Basic Formations>

・The team has a lot of talent in their teens and early twenties who play in Europe, and the tactics of fourth-year coach Berhalter have been fully absorbed, and the team is well equipped to advance to the top of the standings.
・The keys to the offense are Pulisic and Adams, with the former creating chances with his superior individual breakthroughs.
・When he first took over, the team used a wide variety of systems, including three backs, but since 2020, it has consistently adopted a [4-3-3] system. Many of the members have played in Germany, such as Pulisic, Aaronson, and Reyna, and their tactics are similar to those of Germany.
<At Attack>

・The goalkeeper, defender, and anchor exchange passes to move the ball forward, and when space opens up on the opponent’s flanks, the speedster talents up front quickly speed up to create a big chance. The goalkeeper, the defender, and the anchor exchange passes and move the ball forward.
・If the opponent comes to press and creates a gap, there is an option to get behind the opponent by playing long balls and running both wings.
・The key to the attack is Pulisic, a left winger, who moves inside to take up a position and create a numerical advantage by taking advantage of the space on the left side vacated by the left back and inside half players.
・When the opponent pulls back and defends, the aggressive soccer style, in which the anchor player also runs up aggressively, carries a great deal of risk, but the team maintains an offensive attitude with the spirit of “No Risk, No Return.
<At Defense>

・The basic tactic of the team is to press aggressively deep into the enemy territory. The final line also takes up a high position in conjunction with the press, and multiple players quickly mow down the ball for a counter.
・The team will keep the distance between the DF and the midfield compact and play a zonal defense, while Pulisic and his teammates will stay up front to counter the attack.
・One of their weaknesses is that they have a problem in passing the ball after being unmarked, which leaves the opponent free in the vital area. Furthermore, as a result of the “high press,” the team loses physical strength as time passes, and the team as a whole loses its composure, which leads to the ball being easily carried away by the opponent.
Star players(Top 6)
Christian Pulisic (FW/Chelsea)
・”Captain America”
・A masterpiece of American soccer. A winger who can play on both sides of the ball, he is a lightweight who uses his sharp dribbling and speed to break down defenders.
・He is also a decisive player and is good at one-touch shooting from the back. He also excels off the ball, combining with his teammates to exploit space in front of the goal.
・At the age of 23, he is captain of the A national team.
Weston McKennie (MF/Juventus)
・”USA Dynamo”
・A utility player who can be used in all midfield positions, he is a box-to-box type who runs around the pitch for 90 minutes with inexhaustible stamina. He is a box-to-box type who can run the pitch for 90 minutes with his inexhaustible stamina, and he presses hard to win the ball.
・He is a great runner, and his driving ability to carry the ball forward and his passing sense make him a difference in the attack, and he is also capable of scoring goals.
Tyler Adams (MF/Leeds United)
・”The Key to Success in an Offense and Defense”
・As a defensive midfielder, he has a reputation for defending against opponents and excels at a style of play that involves huddling up against opponents in the midfield and winning the ball. When winning the ball, he is good at getting close to the opponent at high speed, taking the direction of the dribble, and recovering the ball, playing a filtering role in the midfield.
・He attended the Red Bull Academy from the age of 12 and was later nurtured at RB Leipzig, where pressing is in his DNA.
Yunus Musah (MF/Valencia)
・”A Youngster with High Potential”
・Like Saka and Smith Rowe, he is a gem from Arsenal’s lower divisions. When he receives a pass in space, he can break the deadlock with his propulsive dribbling. He is also a gutsy youngster and is a dedicated defender who will run the length of the pitch for 90 minutes.
・He has shown great potential by playing inside half this season after playing on the wing last season. Although he has African roots, he was born in Nyo-York and chose to represent the United States at the age of 17.
Sergiño Dest (DF/AC Milan)
・He has been a gifted player at Ajax since he was 12 years old, and has been called the “successor to Dani Alves” at Barcelona because he can dribble and make bold moves from the flanks, and can also participate in game-making.
・His main position is right SB, but he can also play right wing and left side.
・He is on loan to Milan this season.
Giovanni Reyna (MF/Borussia Dortmund)
・”The Genius of Glass”
・Extremely high potential attacker. He plays as an attacking midfielder, on the flanks or on the wing. He can dribble at high speed, dodge the press of opponents in tight spaces, and provide the last pass to his teammates to set up a goal.
・He is a valuable “joker” for his club, Dortmund.
・He has all the qualities to be a top player, but is often plagued by injuries.
Players List
Name | Age | Club team | Representative Results (Goals) | |
Zack Steffen | 27 | Middlesbrough FC | 29 caps | ・As skilled with his feet as Manchester C’s Ederson and actively involved in the build-up. |
Matthew Turner | 28 | Arsenal | 18 caps | ・A key player in winning the Gold Cup |
Sean Johnson | 33 | New York City FC | 10 caps | ・Confidence in highball processing |
Ethan Shea Horvath | 27 | Luton Town | 8 caps | ・ Transferred from Nottingham Forest, which was promoted to the Premier League, to Luton Town in the second division in anticipation of participating in the World Cup ・Although he is a backup GK in the national team, he is full of fighting spirit and made a series of good saves in the Nations League final, contributing to the championship. |
DeAndre Yedlin | 29 | Inter Miami | 74 caps | ・He has extensive national team experience and supports the team mentally. |
Antonee Robinson | 25 | Fulham | 29 caps(2) | ・Offensive SB, plays like a winger |
Aaron Long | 30 | New York Red Bulls | 27 caps(3) | ・Combines power and speed |
Sergiño Dest | 22 | AC Milan | 17 caps(2) | ・Born and raised in the Netherlands |
Cameron Carter-Vickers | 24 | Celtic | 11 caps | ・Confident in using his strong physicality to fight against opponents. |
John Brooks | 29 | Benfica | 45 caps(3) | ・Attractive play that makes the most of his huge frame |
Walker Zimmerman | 29 | Nashville SC | 31 caps(3) | ・Attractive play that makes the most of his huge frame |
Reggie Cannon | 24 | Boavista | 27 caps(1) | ・A right back with the ability to break through. ・Sticky defense is also attractive. ・Formerly a CB |
Christopher Richards | 22 | Bayern | 8 caps | ・Covering space with high physical ability |
Joe Scally | 19 | Borussia MG | 2 caps | ・Dynamic yet sharp movements, energetic on offense and defense. |
Shaquell Kwame “Shaq” Moore | 26 | Nashville | 15 caps (1) | ・Right SB who is good at capturing the ball and adds thickness to the attack |
Tim Ream | 34 | Fulham | 46 caps (1) | ・A veteran CB who played in all 46 games for the club last season and contributed to promotion to the Premier League ・Has oxidized silver feet skill, which is indispensable for build-up |
Weston McKennie | 24 | Juventus | 35 caps(9) | ・Hallie Potter fans |
Tyler Adams | 23 | Leeds United | 30 caps(1) | ・It has unfathomable potential. |
Brenden Aaronson | 22 | Leeds United | 22 caps(6) | ・Against Chelsea, he toyed with Cribari and got a goal from goalkeeper Mendy. |
Yunus Musah | 19 | Valencia | 19 caps | ・Only penalty kick missed in Copa del Rey final penalty shootout |
Kellyn Acosta | 27 | Los Angeles FC | 52 caps(2) | ・Tipo caja a caja que apoya al equipo con estabilidad y versatilidad ・Grandmother is Japanese |
Cristian Roldan | 27 | Seattle Sounders | 32 caps | ・Attractive dribbling and punchy shooting |
Giovanni Reyna | 20 | Borussia Dortmund | 12 caps(4) | ・Even in tight spaces, he easily dodges opponents’ presses and creates opportunities. |
Lucas Daniel de la Torre | 24 | Celta | 11 caps | ・Lefty who brings rhythm to the attack with dribbling and passing using his unique sensibility ・From the lower division of Fulham |
Malik Tillman | 20 | Bayern | 2 caps | ・High attacking performance in a style reminiscent of Pogba ・Raised in Bayern youth |
Christian Pulisic | 24 | Chelsea | 51 caps(21) | ・His position at Chelsea is precarious. |
Jordan Morris | 28 | Seattle Sounders | 48 caps(11) | ・Known as the “American Rooney.” ・Playing while dealing with diabetes |
Timothy Weah | 22 | Lille | 25 caps(3) | ・Explosive speed and last pass with high physical ability are weapons ・Father is Ballon d’Or winner George Ware |
Haji Wright | 24 | Antalyaspor | 3 caps(1) | ・Made national team debut and scored first goal against Morocco in June |
Gyasi Zardes | 31 | Colorado Rapids | 67 caps(14) | ・Features head and footwork |
Paul Arriola | 27 | FC Dallas | 47 caps(10) | ・Winger with excellent mobility |
Josh Sargent | 22 | Norwich City | 19 caps(5) | ・Maintains good form at his club in England’s second division. ・I can work anywhere on the front line. |
Jesús Ferreira | 21 | FC Dallas | 13 caps(7) | ・Scored 18 goals, the most by any American in MLS, and improved his scoring ・Four goals against Grenada in June. |
Ricardo Pepi | 19 | Groningen | 11 caps(3) | ・Use your mobility to become a threat to your opponent in the area. ・Ace candidate |
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