With World Cup exactly 1 year out, USMNT legends say pressure is turned up a notch
VP Vance says the U.S. is excited to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup but adds a friendly reminder to visiting countries: "When the time is up, they'll have to go home."
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Tim Howard calls it 'impossible' for USA to win the 2026 World Cup despite strong start
Landon Donovan and Colin Cowherd react to the news that Christian Pulisic will miss USA vs. Australia, and they discuss the USMNT’s chances to win back-to-back World Cup games for the first time since 1930. Plus, they preview the matchup between Brazil and Haiti.
Australia World Cup manager Tony Popovic calls out referee after big loss to Team USA
Landon Donovan and Colin Cowherd react to the news that Christian Pulisic will miss USA vs. Australia, and they discuss the USMNT’s chances to win back-to-back World Cup games for the first time since 1930. Plus, they preview the matchup between Brazil and Haiti.
US not taking Australia lightly despite pundits' barbs
IRVINE, California, June 16 : The United States are refusing to buy into suggestions that Friday's World Cup Group D clash with Australia in Seattle will be straightforward, with winger Tim Weah saying the Americans are focused on preparation rather than outside noise.
US not taking Australia lightly despite pundits’ barbs
IRVINE, USA: The United States are refusing to buy into suggestions that Friday’s World Cup Group D clash with Australia in Seattle will be straightforward, with winger Tim Weah saying the Americans are focused on preparation rather than outside noise. CBS Sports analyst and former MLS player Mike Grella described the match as a “lay-up” for the US and called Australia the “weakest team in the group.” US great Landon Donovan, now a Fox Sports analyst, tipped the Socceroos to finish bottom before the tournament and described coach Tony Popovic as “smug.” But Weah said the comments had no bearing on the US team’s approach. “All the talk is nonsense to me,” Weah told reporters at the team’s base camp in Irvine on Tuesday. “When you look at the Australian team, they are a young team that have a lot of fight, a lot of grit and a lot of hunger, just like us. “So we respect them in the same way that we would respect any other opponent. I don’t know what the media is trying to do, but we’re not really focused on that.
USA soccer legends Landon Donovan, Tim Howard share how far they think this year's team can go in World Cup
The FIFA World Cup kicks off today, with former U.S. Soccer Federation Athletes Council member Seth Jahn discussing the tournament. Jahn emphasizes the U.S. team's home-field advantage and elite European talent, predicting a successful run. He highlights the unique fan excitement and anticipated support from the American Outlaws, creating a powerful atmosphere for the games.
USMNT legend Landon Donovan talks World Cup, American soccer's influence overseas during Raising Cane's shift
Christian Pulisic, who scored and notched an assist in the U.S. men's national soccer team's World Cup friendly against Senegal last week, discusses what it's like to represent country on home soil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Landon Donovan recalls life-changing World Cup moment amid players' 'responsibility' of growing game in USA
Former U.S. men's national soccer team star Clint Dempsey, who serves as a Fox Sports analyst ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussed Team USA's roster and their hopes to go far in the tournament this summer.
Donovan urges US to seize home World Cup moment
LOS ANGELES, June 9 : Former United States captain Landon Donovan said success for the U.S. team at the home World Cup should be measured both by results and by the kind of iconic moments that can accelerate soccer's growth in the country.