'Not ridiculous': US dreams of World Cup glory after big wins
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The United States has started the World Cup strongly with two convincing wins, leading to optimistic speculation about their chances of winning the tournament, despite being underdogs against traditional soccer powerhouses.
- The US team emphasizes a game-by-game approach, with players like Malik Tillman expressing the goal of winning every match to ultimately secure the championship.
- Historically, the US has only won one knockout World Cup match, highlighting the challenge ahead as they face tougher opponents like Belgium and Spain in the knockout stages.
- The rise of Major League Soccer and a "golden generation" of US players competing in top European clubs, combined with the leadership of elite coach Mauricio Pochettino, has fueled renewed belief and ambition within the team.
- While maintaining focus and caution, US players and coach encourage fans to dream big, with the team openly aiming for what would be one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history.
