US Star Weston McKennie Makes Young Fan Cry at World Cup
Summary
U.S. soccer player Weston McKennie met a young fan named Noah in Seattle, signing his shirt and a Pokémon card, which made the boy very emotional. On the field, McKennie has helped the U.S. men’s national soccer team win their first two World Cup matches in 2026, advancing them to the knockout stage.Key Facts
- Weston McKennie plays midfield for Juventus and the U.S. men's national soccer team (USMNT).
- A young fan named Noah was outside the USMNT hotel and got signatures from players, including McKennie.
- Noah cried because he was overwhelmed to meet his soccer heroes in person.
- The USMNT won 4-1 against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium, scoring the most goals ever in a World Cup match.
- On June 19, the USMNT beat Australia 2-0 at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- This was the first time since 1930 the USMNT won two World Cup matches in a row.
- These wins secured the U.S. a spot in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup.
- The U.S. will finish group play by facing Turkey on June 25 at SoFi Stadium in California.
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