The United States men’s national soccer team, governed by the United States Soccer Federation and part of FIFA and CONCACAF, has appeared in eleven FIFA World Cups, reaching the semi-finals in the inaugural 1930 edition and the quarter-finals in 2002. After a long absence from 1950 to 1990, they became regular World Cup participants and frequent contenders in the knockout stages. The U.S. has also been highly successful in regional competitions, winning multiple CONCACAF Gold Cups and the inaugural CONCACAF Nations League. Known for their athletic and high-intensity style, the team continues to grow in global stature with rising talents like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, under head coach Gregg Berhalter.