Alex Morgan Makes Stance Clear on USMNT's World Cup Chances
Summary
Alex Morgan, a former U.S. women's soccer player who won two World Cups, said the U.S. men's national team should aim to reach at least the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup. She said advancing beyond that would be a big success, but not advancing would not be a failure.Key Facts
- Alex Morgan retired from soccer in 2024 and won two World Cup titles with the U.S. women's team.
- Morgan said reaching the Round of 16 in the 2026 World Cup is the minimum goal for the U.S. men's team.
- She noted that 13 players on the current U.S. men's team played in the 2022 World Cup, where the team lost in the Round of 16.
- Christian Pulisic, a star player on the U.S. men's team, said success means giving their all and having no regrets after the tournament.
- The U.S. men's team has not gone past the Round of 16 since 2002.
- The 2026 World Cup will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- The U.S. team will play its first match against Paraguay on Friday at SoFi Stadium in California.
- The Round of 16 refers to the knockout stage where 16 teams compete to advance further in the tournament.
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