The U.S. men’s national team learned of its relatively favorable draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Kennedy Center, but other potential advantages, like the power to decide which stadiums to play in, also became clear to U.S. Soccer at the event in Washington, D.C.
While playing at home in front of favorable crowds will clearly be the top advantage for the USMNT this summer, U.S. Soccer’s Sporting Director Matt Crocker had his eyes opened at the draw when speaking with the England men’s national team camp.
