Clint Dempsey invokes broken nose, heart procedures to show how much playing for USMNT in World Cup meant

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.

Every player representing their country in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will do whatever it takes to see victory on the world’s biggest stage in soccer.

For the United States men’s national team (USMNT), it means a little bit more being that the World Cup will be played on home soil this summer.

All 26 men who was announced to the official roster know what’s at stake, as the home fans are ready to cheer for the Stars and Stripes in an opportunity of a lifetime for these players. In turn, Clint Dempsey, a three-time World Cup participant with the USMNT, believes this group will do what he did on this stage during his playing days.

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United States forward Clint Dempsey plays against Belgium during the round of 16 match at the 2014 World Cup at Arena Fonte Nova. Belgium defeated the U.S. 2-1 in overtime. (Mark J. Rebilas/USA TODAY Sports)

"As you can see, I’ve already gave my nose. Broke that. I’ve already come back from two heart procedures to try to qualify for 2018 [World Cup]. There’s a lot of sacrifices people make to represent their country. I think there’s no greater honor," Dempsey told Fox News Digital, while highlighting his work as a mentor for the "Abbott Dream Team," a program from global health leader Abbott and soccer club Real Madrid.

During the 2014 World Cup, Dempsey was hit in the face, and blood rushed from his nose which he suspected to be broken. He was correct, but that wasn’t figured out until after the match.

Dempsey, the team’s captain, led by