# USMNT ceiling, 'they're a top 16 team in the world'

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Podcast: [Dukes & Bell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dukes-bell-227585)
Published: 2026-07-07T18:39:20+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1045

## Resource

Carl and Rusty are joined by Mike Conti as they discuss the USMNT's loss to Belgium in the World Cup, which he believes confirmed their ceiling is being a top 16 team in the world, and the latest World Cup headlines including Argentina's come from behind win over Egypt.

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