As excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, fans in America are revisiting some of the nation’s most extraordinary soccer achievements—moments that have shaped the country’s rapid rise in the global football landscape.
From groundbreaking national team milestones to stunning individual feats, these records highlight the passion, progress, and growing power of soccer in the U.S. as the nation gears up for the world’s biggest sporting event.
Among the standout achievements is the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) holding the record for the most Women’s World Cup titles, with four trophies—1991, 1999, 2015, and 2019. Their 13–0 victory over Thailand in 2019 also remains the largest margin of victory in any World Cup match, men’s or women’s.
On the men’s side, Team USA’s dramatic 1–0 victory over England in the 1950 World Cup remains one of the biggest upsets in tournament history, still celebrated as “The Miracle on Grass.”
Major League Soccer has also seen record-breaking moments, including Chris Wondolowski’s all-time MLS scoring tally, along with attendance records set by clubs like Atlanta United, which drew over 70,000 fans for multiple home games—unmatched in North American sports leagues.
In youth and grassroots development, the U.S. recently set a new participation record, with more than 4.3 million registered youth players, marking the highest youth soccer engagement in the country’s history.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, these achievements remind fans of how far American soccer has come—and how electrifying the future looks. With home-soil advantage and global spotlight ahead, the countdown to a historic tournament has never felt more thrilling.
