What the United States needs to do to make a deep run on home soil

The tactical blueprint for American success in 2026.

The United States will enter their home World Cup with a young, talented squad and the weight of a nation's expectations.

Historically, host nations that have invested in youth development ahead of their tournament have performed well. The U.S. has done exactly that.

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