The U.S. men’s national team is gearing up for the 2026 World Cup with high expectations as the prestigious tournament will be on home soil. Despite some controversy over the rehiring of coach Gregg Berhalter, former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard believes he is the right man for the job. Howard cited Berhalter’s success in developing a young team and believes he should continue leading the players into 2026. The pressure is on for the team to perform on home soil and fulfill their potential.
Howard also expressed excitement for the impact the 2026 World Cup is likely to have, especially after witnessing the 1994 tournament in the States. With expectations of financial and viewing records being shattered, it is seen as a coming-of-age moment for the United States and North America. Miami’s Hard Rock stadium will also host the final game in the 2024 Copa América tournament, adding to the excitement surrounding soccer in the region.
As the team prepares for the tournament, the path laid out by Berhalter and the expectations for the players to mature and perform will be the focus. With the pressure of performing on home soil and the potential impact of the tournament on soccer in North America, the U.S. men’s national team has a lot riding on their performance in 2026.
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