With the 2026 FIFA Men\u2019s World Cup set to kick off on home soil this summer, U.S. Soccer is providing a slate of original programming and fan-focused content designed to bring supporters closer to the team than ever before. From untold player stories, to defining moments in U.S. Soccer history, the content series will capture the people, places and culture shaping the moments for the sport in the United States.<\/p>\n
Beginning May 21, U.S. Soccer will debut three original U.S Men\u2019s National Team-focused series that will roll out throughout the summer. Additionally, for the first time, U.S. Soccer will operate a dedicated World Cup studio space delivering live tournament coverage, behind-the-scenes access and real-time storytelling throughout the competition.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s an energy around soccer in this country right now that feels different,\u201d said U.S. Soccer Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Catherine Newman. \u201cPeople care deeply about this team, about what the game represents, and about being part of something bigger during this Men\u2019s World Cup. We wanted these series to reflect that passion and give fans a closer look at the people and stories behind it all.\u201d<\/p>\n
The three series \u2014 26 Stories for \u201826, presented by Haleon, 26 USMNT Moments: Past to Present, and United States of Soccer, presented by Coca-Cola \u2014 explore the stories, people, and communities that helped shape the game ahead of a defining summer for soccer in the United States.<\/p>\n
26 Stories for \u201826, presented by Haleon<\/p>\n
U.S. Soccer\u2019s signature World Cup series returns with personal stories spotlighting each of the 26 players representing the United States on the world\u2019s stage this summer. Unlike previous editions, interviews were filmed across seven countries and feature walk-and-talk conversations with players in the places that shaped them, from childhood neighborhoods and training grounds to family homes. The 26 Stories for \u201826, presented by Haleon series will begin airing after the roster is announced live on FOX on Tuesday, May 26, at 3:00 p.m. ET.\u00a0<\/p>\n
26 USMNT Moments: Past to Present<\/p>\n
26 USMNT Moments: Past to Present revisits the defining moments, personalities, and matches that helped shape the history of the U.S. Men\u2019s National Team.\u00a0 Designed to be quick, accessible storytelling for fans, each episode runs under three minutes while blending archival footage, iconic calls, and modern perspective to trace the evolution of the sport in the United States.<\/p>\n
United States of Soccer, presented by Coca-Cola<\/p>\n
Every World Cup host city has its own relationship with the game, and United States of Soccer, presented by Coca-Cola explores the people and communities driving soccer culture across the country in supporter groups, local traditions, pickup games, watch parties, and communities that have spent decades building the game into the cultural force it is today.<\/p>\n
Stars and Stripes House, presented by La Colombe<\/p>\n
Stars and Stripes House, presented by La Colombe will serve as the home base for U.S. Soccer\u2019s tournament coverage through the Men\u2019s World Cup, featuring podcasts, interviews, live reactions, pre-and-post match programming, and behind the scenes content.<\/p>\n
The custom-built studio space includes dedicated interview areas, a coffee station with a team barista, and a casual lounge environment designed to bring fans closer to the personalities and moments shaping the tournament. Hosted in part by sports personality Duda Pav\u00e3o, the programming will feature players, coaches, creators and special guests throughout the summer.<\/p>\n