The USMNT’s best World Cup finish was third place in 1930 , when it reached the semifinals, and its best modern run was the quarterfinals in 2002. Since 2002, the team has most often exited in the round of 16.

Best finishes

  • 1930: Third place, which counts as a semifinal finish.
  • 2002: Quarterfinals, the furthest the team has gone in the modern era.
  • Round of 16: Reached in 1934, 1994, 2010, 2014, and 2022.

Quick context

The U.S. has appeared in 11 World Cups total, with one semifinal run, one quarterfinal run, and four round-of-16 finishes.

Finish| Years
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Third place / semifinal| 1930
Quarterfinals| 2002
Round of 16| 1934, 1994, 2010, 2014, 2022

TL;DR: USMNT’s deepest World Cup run was third place in 1930; its best recent run was the quarterfinals in 2002.