1930
Uruguay
1930
USA FAThird place
White shirt with navy shorts — the earliest USMNT tournament look.
The USA reached the semi-finals of the first-ever World Cup and finished third, a record that still stands as their best finish.
1994
USA
1994
AdidasRound of 16
Infamously loud "denim" home shirt with stars and wavy stripes. Still one of the most-debated kits in World Cup history.
Host nation reached the round of 16 before losing to eventual winners Brazil. The tournament exploded soccer in the USA.
2002
South Korea/Japan
2002
NikeQuarter-finals
Clean white Nike home shirt with a blue v-collar and minimalist crest.
The USA reached the quarter-finals, their best modern finish, beating Mexico in the round of 16 on the way.
2014
Brazil
2014
NikeRound of 16
The "centennial" white home with a red sash across the chest — a polarising choice that aged brilliantly.
The USA emerged from the group of death (Germany, Portugal, Ghana) before losing to Belgium in the round of 16.
2022
Qatar
2022
NikeRound of 16
Clean white home with subtle blue accents and a modernised crest.
The USMNT reached the round of 16 in their first World Cup after failing to qualify for 2018. Lost to the Netherlands.
2026
USA/Mexico/Canada
2026
NikeCurrent kit (host)
Current-cycle USA home shirt for the 48-team World Cup, with the USA as main host.
The archive continues on the live 2026 USA team page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best USA World Cup finish?
Third place at the very first World Cup in 1930, when only 13 teams took part. The best finish in the modern era is the quarter-finals in 2002.
Who makes the USA kit?
Nike have made the USA national team kit since 1995.
Is the USA hosting the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. The United States is the main host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 11 host cities across the country. Mexico and Canada co-host with 3 and 2 cities respectively.
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