The United States Men’s National Team kicks off their 2026 FIFA World Cup run in exactly one month, but before the tournament begins, HBO is giving viewers an inside look at the team slated to wear the red, white and blue next month.
“U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team” was filmed over the course of four years, beginning with the 2022 World Cup and chronicling coaching changes, the 2024 Copa América, the 2025 Gold Cup and more.
A documentary crew was given unprecedented access to the players and coaching staff to deliver never-before-seen footage of the USMNT as players gear up to earn — and keep — their spots on the upcoming World Cup roster.
‘U.s. against the world’: what to know
- When: May 12, 9 p.m. ET (Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET weekly)
- Channel: HBO
- Streaming: HBO Max
The docuseries will feature current USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino; former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter; 17 USMNT players including Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Tim Weah and Weston McKennie; and journalist Paul Tenorio.
‘U.S. Against the World’ HBO release date
The first episode of “U.S. Against the World” comes out at 9 p.m. ET tonight, May 12, on HBO. The episode will release at the same time on HBO’s HBO Max streaming service.
How to watch ‘U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team’
If you don’t get HBO through traditional cable, you’ll need an HBO Max subscription to tune in to “U.S. Against the World.” If you’re new to HBO Max, you can sign up for as low as $10.99/month with ads, but an ad-free subscription will cost $18.49/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles with Hulu and HBO Max. With ads, the bundle costs $19.99/month and without ads, $32.99/month.
‘U.S. Against the World’ episode guide and release schedule
“U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team” is a five-part documentary series, with the episodes airing at 9 p.m. ET over the next five Tuesdays.
- Episode 1: “The Golden Generation” – May 23
- “Head coach Gregg Berhalter guides Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, and a collection of emerging young American soccer stars to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.”
- Episode 2: “Not So Golden” – May 19
- “A disappointing group‑stage exit at the 2024 Copa América triggers Berhalter’s firing and raises questions about the state of the USMNT.”
- Episode 3: “You Have to Fight” – May 26
- “Less than two years from the 2026 World Cup, Mauricio Pochettino takes over as USMNT head coach, introducing a fresh vision and new philosophy.”
- Episode 4: “That is Football” – June 2
- “Pochettino continues reshaping the USMNT roster as new contributors break through during the 2025 Gold Cup, culminating in a high‑stakes showdown against rival Mexico.”
- Episode 5: “26 Brothers” – June 9
- “The USMNT’s final roster is revealed for the 2026 World Cup.”
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