Landon Donovan, Tim Howard Give Reality Check on USMNT's World Cup Chances
Summary
The United States men's soccer team secured early wins at the 2026 World Cup and advanced to the knockout stage. Soccer legends Landon Donovan and Tim Howard believe the team can reach the quarterfinals but caution against expecting to win the tournament yet.Key Facts
- The USMNT won their first two World Cup group games: 4-1 against Paraguay and 2-0 against Australia.
- These wins guaranteed the US team a spot in the knockout rounds.
- Landon Donovan said the team still has not faced a very strong opponent.
- Tim Howard agreed and said beating Australia and Paraguay was expected.
- Both Donovan and Howard think the US team can reach the quarterfinal round.
- The USMNT’s best World Cup result was third place in 1930.
- The US will play a third-place team from other groups in the Round of 32 at Levi’s Stadium on July 1.
- The last group game against Turkey will likely see the US rest key players to stay healthy.
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