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HBO Debuts Four-Year USMNT Docuseries Ahead of 2026 World Cup

The series offers an inside look at a young squad trying to win back trust before a World Cup on home soil.

Overview

  • The five-part series, which premieres Tuesday at 9 p.m. on HBO and HBO Max, will release episodes weekly.
  • Filmed over four years, the cameras follow the U.S. men’s team from the 2022 World Cup through camps and homes to show private moments and daily strain.
  • The narrative charts a slide after the 2024 Copa América group-stage exit and the coaching change from Gregg Berhalter to Mauricio Pochettino, whose training is described as more intense.
  • Christian Pulisic recounts throwing his phone after backlash for sitting out the 2025 Gold Cup to rest, with other scenes showing a goalkeeper facing a family miscarriage and a 38-year-old defender missing time with his children.
  • An HBO option for a second season remains on the table as producers and U.S. Soccer frame the project as a way to connect fans with players and potentially grow the sport during a home World Cup.