Former U.S. men’s national team goalkeeper Tim Howard understands the early success this group has in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he doesn’t think they will be hoisting any trophy by the end of the tournament.
Howard’s Pessimistic View
In fact, Howard believes it’s ‘impossible’ for them to win the World Cup. ‘The U.S. cannot, unequivocally, win the World Cup,’ he said on his ‘Unfiltered Soccer’ podcast alongside former USMNT teammate Landon Donovan.
Donovan, though, was a bit more optimistic than the Hall of Fame goalie. ‘Can we? Yes. Has this group proven they can beat a top team? No,’ Donovan added. ‘If they play the way they’re playing, they can absolutely compete with any team in this World Cup. For sure.’
The USMNT has had strong victories against Paraguay and Australia, securing a spot in the knockout rounds. However, Howard and Donovan agree that the team faces significant challenges ahead.
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