# The BEST American XI for World Cup 2026

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Podcast: [The Rondo by GOAL](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rondo-by-goal-7034317)
Published: 2025-09-30T10:30:00+00:00
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The World Cup is almost here, and all eyes are on the USMNT as they get ready to host the tournament 🏆 The squad has been struggling lately and there’s been plenty of drama, but they’re fresh off a solid win against Japan and there’s only one question … can they turn it around and be at their best for the World Cup? 🤔 We talked about their recent performances, how Mauricio Pochettino has done so far, the way fans are treating Christian Pulisic, a potential starting XI and more 🇺🇸 Let us know how you think the US will do at the World Cup, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and turn on noti’s so you never miss a Rondo debate 💯 Intro:(0:00) Performances Against South Korea & Japan:(0:10) World Cup Starting XI:(3:54) Gio Reyna:(7:51) Spirit Of Thee Game:(8:36) #football #soccer #fifa #worldcup #pochettino #pulisic #usmnt #usa #japan #southkorea #goalusa #therondo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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