# Why Not US? Can Pochettino's USMNT Win It All, Curaçao's Miracle & Dutch Dominance

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Podcast: [The Cooligans](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cooligans-494190)
Published: 2026-06-22T03:20:00+00:00
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Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros ask the biggest question of the 2026 World Cup: why not the USMNT? After Mauricio Pochettino's rallying cry for Americans to believe, the guys debate whether the United States can truly win the tournament and what needs to happen to make a historic run. They also react to Curaçao's stunning draw powered by Eloy Room's record-breaking 15-save performance, before discussing whether the Netherlands' dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden has made them the new favorites to lift the trophy.

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