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The United States men's national soccer team has achieved a historic milestone at the ongoing 2026 home World Cup, securing two consecutive group stage victories for the first time in 96 years. The Americans kicked off their campaign with a dominant 4-1 win over Paraguay, followed by a clean 2-0 triumph against Australia. These six points mathematically guarantee the "Yanks" a spot in the tournament's Round of 16.
The only other instance of the USA starting a World Cup with two consecutive wins dates back to the inaugural tournament in Uruguay in 1930. In that group stage, the Americans defeated Belgium and Paraguay, both by a score of 3-0. They ultimately topped their group and reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Argentina, securing a historic third-place finish – still the country's best World Cup performance to date.
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