An HBO Max documentary series featuring the USMNT premieres on May 12, focusing on players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. The series highlights the team's journey leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
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HBO Max documentary series on USMNT premieres May 12
Features players like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie
Episodes released weekly on Tuesdays at 9 p.m. ET
Focuses on the 'Golden Generation' leading to the 2026 World Cup
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USMNT World Cup documentary on HBO Max features Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie
More than a dozen U.S. men's national team World Cup hopefuls will be featured in an HBO documentary series produced in association with U.S. Soccer that premieres Tuesday, May 12 on HBO Max.
The first episode of the series, with episodes being released each Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET leading up to the World Cup, focuses on the "Golden Generation" of Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams and other rising stars leading up to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The crew was with the 15 players at various points throughout the four year cycle leading into the 2026 World Cup.
See the trailer for the U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men's National Team series
Which USMNT players are featured in the HBO documentary?
In addition to Pulisic, Adams and Weston McKennie, other players highlighted include Tim Weah, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson, Chris Richards, Tim Ream, Sergino Dest, Matt Turner, Matt Freese, Gio Reyna, Malik Tillman Brenden Aaronson and Diego Luna.
Christian Pulisic has returned to form with AC Milan and is seen as a crucial USMNT leader ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
See his career in photos starting with Pulisic celebrating after scoring AC Milan's third goal during the Series A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on Sept. 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy.
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States and Seungho Paik #8 of Korea Republic via for the ball during an International Friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey.
Q&A
What is the release date for the USMNT World Cup documentary on HBO Max?
The documentary series premieres on May 12.
Who are the main players featured in the USMNT documentary?
The series features Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tyler Adams, and other rising stars.
How often will new episodes of the USMNT documentary be released?
New episodes will be released every Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET leading up to the World Cup.
What is the focus of the USMNT documentary series?
The documentary focuses on the 'Golden Generation' of players and their journey leading up to the 2026 World Cup.
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Christian Pulisic of Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 5, 2025 in Genoa, Italy.
Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 9, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
Christian Pulisic of United States battles for possession with Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on Dec. 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
Christian Pulisic of United States controls the ball against Ali Karimi of IR Iran during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between IR Iran and USA at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic (R) is challenged by Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on Dec. 26, 2020.
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea wins a header from Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Dec. 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution.
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on Nov. 30, 2019.
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on Dec. 7, 2019.
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on Oct. 26, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom.
US international Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund (C) pushes the ball looking to get past a trio of LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) players including Eduard Atuesta (R) during their international footbal friendly match against Borussia Dortmund in Los Angeles, California on May 22, 2018.
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States controls the ball during the final round qualifying match against Panama for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Orlando City Stadium on Oct. 6, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.
Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom.
Dortmund's US midfielder Christian Pulisic celebrates with the trophy after victory during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match Eintracht Frankfurt v BVB Borussia Dortmund at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on May 27, 2017.
Christian Pulisic #11 of the United States Men's National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0.
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic has returned to form with AC Milan and is seen as a crucial USMNT leader ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
See his career in photos starting with Pulisic celebrating after scoring AC Milan's third goal during the Series A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on Sept. 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic has returned to form with AC Milan and is seen as a crucial USMNT leader ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
See his career in photos starting with Pulisic celebrating after scoring AC Milan's third goal during the Series A match between Udinese Calcio and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on Sept. 20, 2025 in Udine, Italy.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States and Seungho Paik #8 of Korea Republic via for the ball during an International Friendly at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Sept. 6, 2025 in Harrison, New Jersey.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic of Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Genoa and AC Milan at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on May 5, 2025 in Genoa, Italy.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic of AC Milan celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 9, 2025 in Milan, Italy.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic of United States battles for possession with Denzel Dumfries of Netherlands during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Round of 16 match between Netherlands and USA at Khalifa International Stadium on Dec. 3, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic of United States controls the ball against Ali Karimi of IR Iran during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between IR Iran and USA at Al Thumama Stadium on November 29, 2022 in Doha, Qatar.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic (R) is challenged by Arsenal's Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium in London on Dec. 26, 2020.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea wins a header from Kieran Tierney of Arsenal during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on Dec. 26, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic controls the ball during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge in London on Nov. 30, 2019.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Chelsea's US midfielder Christian Pulisic runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on Dec. 7, 2019.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic of Chelsea scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Burnley FC and Chelsea FC at Turf Moor on Oct. 26, 2019 in Burnley, United Kingdom.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
US international Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund (C) pushes the ball looking to get past a trio of LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) players including Eduard Atuesta (R) during their international footbal friendly match against Borussia Dortmund in Los Angeles, California on May 22, 2018.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States controls the ball during the final round qualifying match against Panama for the 2018 FIFA World Cup at Orlando City Stadium on Oct. 6, 2017 in Orlando, Florida.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic of Borussia Dortmund controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium on Sept. 13, 2017 in London, United Kingdom.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Dortmund's US midfielder Christian Pulisic celebrates with the trophy after victory during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) final football match Eintracht Frankfurt v BVB Borussia Dortmund at the Olympic stadium in Berlin on May 27, 2017.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic #11 of the United States Men's National Team controls the ball against Guatemala during the FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifier on March 29, 2016 at MAPFRE Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. The United States defeated Guatemala 4-0.
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Check out Christian Pulisic's soccer career from USMNT to AC Milan
Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States against England during the Nike International Friendlies at The Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch on Nov. 28, 2014 in Sarasota, Florida.
All are expected to be part of manager Mauricio Pochettino's final roster heading into the World Cup - though Aaronson and Luna are among a group of attackers who may be competing for the final places in the squad.
The final roster will be named May 25 with the U.S. playing a pair of preparation matches before a June 12 World Cup opener against Paraguay.
