Being the most exciting sport, there are a lot of nuances of soccer. They fight battles on not only the pitch, but mind games and building a strong team are a big deal. The USMNT is building a new Roaster with its core from high-pressure experience in WC 2022.
They have some skilled players, some of which are a core of their club in Europe. Names like Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie, along with a few other players, will be key ingredients to the success of USMNT in the 2026 WC. Management is doing great work in developing new talents.
The upcoming Copa America in 2024 can be a big test of the team’s preparation for the big event. It will also help to know if the team is lacking in any aspect. Soccer is growing in the US, and the team’s preparation can cement the fanbase and bring in regular viewership. keeping that in mind, USMNT has started preparing for the tournament.
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USMNT won a big battle
According to various reports, USMNT has staring calling potential players to develop them in time for WC 2026. US Soccer Federation recently won a big battle for Alejandro Zendejas against Mexico. FIFA ruled in favor of the USA and Mexico had to pay a hefty fine and Zendejas is allowed to play for the USA. Along with that story, two more players could have gone to Mexico but didn’t.
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These players are Jonathan Gomez and Brandon Vazquez. Both of these players got called up by the USMNT. Jonathan Gomez had been on the pitch playing for the USA U-20. Gomez is going to be a part of the U-20 FIFA World Cup scheduled this year. Mexico had failed to qualify for the tournament.
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Undoubtedly, out of these three players, Zendejas will be the biggest loss for the Mexican team. He had been a tremendous sensation in Liga MX, and now is going to be a young star playing for USMNT. These three losses would be hard to comprehend but, fans would just have to wait and watch how the team reacts to the setback.
Important tournaments coming up
The efforts by USMNT are here ramped up because of the major tournaments coming in the future. Copa America is coming up in 2024 and will be hosted by the USA. Young players being tested in home conditions will help the team be better.
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It will also be useful for the FIFA WC coming up in 2026 hosted jointly by USA, Mexico, and Canada. Fans have high hope for the team and looking at the efforts, they can expect better results for the team. How will this turn out? Only time will tell but, it is exciting for fans to see the team fighting for it.