#1
#1 out of 2
sports1d ago
USMNT told what would be a successful 2026 World Cup as Brad Friedel makes 'no shame' Brazil or England claim | Goal.com UK
- Friedel says the USMNT’s realistic goal is to advance from the group stage and contend through the knockouts.
- Friedel believes beating heavyweight teams like Brazil or England in the knockout stage would not be a shame if the performance is strong.
- The coach will rely on Mauricio Pochettino’s method to field a fit, well-prepared squad for the group stages.
- The USMNT is seen as having a ‘Golden Generation’ of talent ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the U.S. group.
- Friedel highlights the group-stage draw on December 5 in Washington DC as a turning point for USMNT planning.
- The interview frames success around group progression, with later rounds remaining uncertain.
- Pochettino’s leadership is expected to shape the USMNT squad’s preparation and strategic approach.
- The USMNT faces a schedule of friendlies, Gold Cup games, and Nations League ties as preparation.
- Friedel suggests luck and penalties may influence outcomes in the knockout rounds.
- The article notes that the US will encounter top European and South American teams early in the world stage.
Vote 0
