HBO Original Sports Documentary Series U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM Debuts May 12
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HBO Original Sports Documentary Series U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM Debuts May 12

U.S. Against The World: Four Years With The Men's National Soccer Team

 

  • The HBO Original five-part sports documentary series U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM, produced by Park Stories, debuts TUESDAY, MAY 12 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Subsequent episodes will debut Tuesdays at the same time.
     
  • Synopsis: U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM is an unprecedented look inside the United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) in the leadup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this June. Filmed over the course of four years, the series follows Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Tim Weah, Weston McKennie, and an array of U.S. players on their personal and collective journeys toward their sport’s biggest stage.

    Beginning with never-before-seen footage of the USMNT at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the series captures the players through training camps and international matches, as well as intimate off-the-field moments at home and abroad. Cameras also document the 2024 transition from former head coach Gregg Berhalter to current head coach Mauricio Pochettino – a significant shift that resets their strategy and recalibrates the team. As June 2026 approaches, the focus turns to the rising urgency of individual players fighting to secure their spots on the World Cup roster and the pressure on Pochettino and his team to deliver a historic performance on home soil.
     
  • Episode Descriptions:
    Episode 1: “The Golden Generation”
    Debut date: TUESDAY, MAY 12 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
    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”
    Debut date: TUESDAY, MAY 19 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
    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”
    Debut date: TUESDAY, MAY 26 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
    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”
    Debut date: TUESDAY, JUNE 2 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
    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”
    Debut date: TUESDAY, JUNE 9 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
    The USMNT’s final roster is revealed for the 2026 World Cup.
     
  • Featured Participants: Current USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino; former USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter; USMNT players Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Tim Weah, Weston McKennie, Sergiño Dest, Tim Ream, Matt Turner, Chris Richards, Giovanni Reyna, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson, Matt Freese, Brenden Aaronson, Malik Tillman, Yunus Musah, Mark McKenzie, and Sebastian Berhalter; and journalist Paul Tenorio.
     
  • Credits: HBO Sports Documentaries presents U.S. AGAINST THE WORLD: FOUR YEARS WITH THE MEN’S NATIONAL SOCCER TEAM, A Park Stories production. Directed by Rand Getlin and Luke Korver; executive produced by Rand Getlin and Janina Pelayo; produced by Bryce Cyrier; co-produced by Luke Korver; edited by Lucas J. Harger, Jazzy Kettenacker, and Samuele Baiamonte; creative director, Lucas J. Harger; music by Hannah Parrott. For HBO: executive producers, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, and Bentley Weiner; supervising producer, Abtin Motia.

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