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USMNT Aims for Semifinals in 2026 World Cup

3/25/2026

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USMNT Aims High

The U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) has qualified for 12 World Cups.
The 2026 tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team targets at least a semifinal run.
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams and runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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Banks Rejects USMNT

Noahkai Banks, a 19-year-old defender for FC Augsburg, declined the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) invitation for its March camp ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Banks is eligible to represent both the United States and Germany, and his market value has risen to €22 million.
Landon Donovan criticized Banks for indecision, stating that players who do not want to represent the United States should be excluded.

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USMNT Aims High

The U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) has qualified for 12 World Cups.
The 2026 tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, the team targets at least a semifinal run.
The 2026 World Cup expands to 48 teams and runs from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

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