USMNT legend Jozy Altidore reveals why America isn’t a World Cup power
Former USMNT star Jozy Altidore believes the United States can make a deep run at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but says American soccer still lacks a unified identity. Altidore discusses player development, World Cup pressure, the importance of goalkeepers and why Haiti could surprise the world.
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Soccer exclusive USMNT legend Jozy Altidore reveals why America isn’t a World Cup power By Michael Duarte Published June 10, 2026, 9:17 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Jozy Altidore is bullish on the United States men’s soccer team. Maybe more bullish than any other player with scar tissue from actually wearing the shirt of the red, white, and blue should be. Altidore is one of the only people on the planet that believes the USMNT should reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He says that, not to add pressure to the team, but to pass them a compliment. “To me, it’s a compliment to how good this team is,” Altidore told The California Post in an exclusive interview.
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