In Washington, D.C., the anticipation for the World Cup draw heightened as the USMNT discovered their group stage adversaries. With Australia and Paraguay confirmed, they await a yet-to-be-determined European opponent.
Previous Encounters
The USMNT enters the competition with recent victories over both Australia (2-1 in October) and Paraguay (2-1 in November). A playoff will feature Romania, Slovakia, Kosovo, and Turkiye for the last ticket to the World Cup.
“I think we can go into it with a good feeling,” said Christian Pulisic. “Obviously, we’ve played against these teams recently, which is not always the case, so we know, more or less, what they’re going to look like and we know they’re tough opponents as well.”
Translation: The familiarity gives us an edge, but we need to approach each match with seriousness.
Pochettino’s leadership is highlighted as the team adapts with various formations, concluding 2025 on an unbeaten streak. Players reflect on their progress and readiness to tackle the challenges ahead.
“… we need to be prepared from now,” emphasized Pochettino. Translation: The scouting will start immediately as we can’t afford to wait.
As the countdown to the World Cup begins, the USMNT is set on making a mark in the tournament, showcasing their potential to elevate soccer in the United States.
