How Good Is This World Cup Squad, Really?
The U.S. men's national soccer team is facing challenges as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup. After a promising performance in 2022, the team has struggled with internal conflicts and coaching changes. With Christian Pulisic as captain, the team aims to regain momentum before hosting the tournament this summer.
- ▪The U.S. men's national team was eliminated in the round of sixteen during the 2022 World Cup.
- ▪Weston McKennie expressed hope for the team's future despite their loss in Qatar.
- ▪The team has faced internal issues, including a rift between the coach's family and a player, leading to the firing of coach Gregg Berhalter.
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The LedeHow Good Is This World Cup Squad, Really?After a strong showing in Qatar, things seemed to fall apart for the U.S. men’s national team. Now the Yanks, led by the international star Christian Pulisic, have to find their footing before playing host this summer.By Leander SchaerlaeckensMay 22, 2026Christian Pulisic will be captain of the U.S. national team at this year’s World Cup.Photograph by Johnnie Izquierdo / USSF / GettySave this storySave this storySave this storySave this storyBack in 2022, Weston McKennie was one of the last members of the United States men’s national team to amble out of the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, after his team had been knocked out of the World Cup by the Netherlands.
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