Fox Sports' Stu Holden reveals 'doomsday' summer scenario where Gregg Berhalter could be out as coach

The U.S. men's national soccer team heads into the 2024 summer, where they will have Copa America and the Olympics. Fox Sports analyst Stu Holden views it as a "litmus test" ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The 2026 World Cup is bound to be an exciting time for the United States, as it plays host along with Canada and Mexico, to the countries all vying to sit atop soccer's global throne. 

For the United States, a strong performance as a host country would be ideal, but it is still two years away, which is why Fox Sports soccer analyst and former United States men's national soccer team (USMNT) member Stu Holden believes this summer is a critical time for this group. 

That especially goes for head coach Gregg Berhalter. 

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Gregg Berhalter of the United States looks downfield before the Concacaf Nations League final match between Mexico and USMNT at AT&T Stadium on March 24, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Stephen Nadler/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)

"I think this is a huge summer for Gregg Berhalter," Holden told Fox News Digital while discussing why he loves wearing Lotto, Italy's premier sports and lifestyle brand, even after his playing days have come to an end. 

The USMNT is set to not only play in the 2024 Summer Olympics, but perhaps more important, is their Copa America schedule before that. 

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"You’re going to have the Gold Cup in ’25, but this is going to be the biggest test this team will face ahead of the ’26 World Cup," Holden explained. "Because you’re going to play Uruguay [in Copa America]. If the U.S. can make it out of the group stage, they’re going to probably get Brazil or Colombia in a quarterfinal.