The United States of America is the third largest country in the and soccer has gradually become a bigger sport in recent years. The United States of America have qualified for the World Cup eight times including the last five in a row. Their best finish coming in 1930.

USA had a disappointing 2006 World Cup. The highlight was a draw with the eventual champions Italy. However they lost their other two group games agianst Czech Republic and the un-fancied Ghana to finish bottom of their group with just one point.