United States results in men's freestyle wrestling

Men's freestyle wrestling competition began in the Olympics in 1904. FILA began holding World Championships in men's freestyle in 1951.

During Olympic years, FILA suspends the World Championships.

The United States did not send wrestlers to the championships in 1951, 1957, 1959, 1980, and 2002.

No official team standings are kept for the Olympics. Some team finishes are approximate.