To give it a 2025-2026 NBA comparison. USA is like the Portland Trailblazer. They are in a group with the Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Pelicans, and the Brooklyn Nets. There is a very good chance they will win these 3 games. They can beat Türkiye. Türkiye has already lost to Australia. After the USA's game with Türkiye, the world cup changes to a 32 team march madness type tournament where it is win or go home. Winning their group should give an easier early knockout round opponents but eventually the USA will have to face Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks, San Antonio Spurs, etc. Since it will be a single elimination round there is in theory a chance they can win it all. It is unlikely though, a more reasonable goal at this point is the USA reaching the Elite 8 depending on how the bracket works out. USA hasn't made it to the elite 8 since 2002. So that is really where the hopes were before the start of the tournament.
2026-06-20 00:54:01
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Karl H :
Because you haven't played a good team yet
2026-06-20 07:11:11
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Fabian :
You just beat the Wizards and the Kings. Next round is where the stakes are high.
2026-06-20 15:39:10
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over46runner :
ill.try keep it simple . let's break it down in baseball terms . you beat two minor league teams that were tanking
2026-06-20 00:04:36
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some dude :
USA is ranked 13th in the world. so far they have played rank 37 and rank 25. you are yet to be properly challenged.
2026-06-20 07:05:09
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Hhhh.hhh :
Well USA is not bad at all. But when they will meet Germany, Spain, France, the Neterlands, Argentina, Brazil, England , Croatia, Portugal etc... its a totally different sport. Turkey is not that good either.
2026-06-20 05:24:49
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Seba Black :
It’s like a toddler beating another toddler then thinking it can beat all the adults
2026-06-20 11:52:55
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missoutdoor🇩🇰 :
so far you have only played against teams in the minor league.
2026-06-20 05:49:10
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Sam 🏴 :
group stages are like a warm up for the big teams, they havent played anyone decent yet
2026-06-20 04:23:54
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joelafritte123 :
i just beat my toddler at running. why cant i win the olympics then ?
2026-06-20 11:23:50
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🍍🍕 :
cause france, cause england, cause argentina
2026-06-20 08:05:55
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Jack Baker :
Basically two high school teams played and one of them won, now the winner has to go beat Jordan's bulls
2026-06-20 08:16:43
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C :
Because there’s way better teams
2026-06-20 04:33:21
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Hashim AJ :
The USA are not good enough to beat the elite of the elite the frances spains englands brazils germany argentina portugal they are too strong but i can see them able to upset someone
2026-06-20 16:34:48
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UrFish :
Check the world ranking of each team, it’ll give you a good idea of how good they’re.
2026-06-20 00:17:18
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seven of hearts :
Argentina, France, Brazil, Germany, Spain, England. wait until US meets some of those teams in the knockout rounds, and you'll probably change your mind.
2026-06-20 16:39:40
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op :
its like saying Canada is a strong country but in the world there is US China ect that can destroy it 1v1
France england spain Argentina
with strong attack and quality all over the pitch
its just hard for underdogs to go and do it
a miracle..
2026-06-20 12:15:06
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AdmittingSky :
Sorry, do we think they are getting past France or Germany? Nahh fam
2026-06-20 12:28:01
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Lizbeth Eden :
because they haven't meet a good team yet
2026-06-20 07:29:51
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ermendas :
for putting it into context the USwould be a greater upset than a mid college footbal team winning the super bowl
2026-06-20 09:34:55
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waira🐾 :
USA can't win it because they aren't even close to being in one of the best teams in that world cup, they can go as far as quarter final, but once they meet Spain/France/Portugal/Argentina etc. they will absolutely get knocked out
2026-06-20 06:43:25
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HappyBo07_ :
You beat Australia and Panama there not good
2026-06-20 09:08:36
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SuicidalTurnip :
America: Rank 13
Aus: Rank 25
Paraguay: Rank 37
Turkey: Rank 32
You're kinda expected to dominate your group, and you'll probably beat whoever you get in the RO32 as well, but you'll struggle against the likes of Spain (Rank 3), France (Rank 2), and England (Rank 4).
2026-06-20 08:19:43
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Freddie :
Underdogs by and large do not win the World Cup. Only Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, and England have ever won it, and for Uruguay and England it's been 60+ years.
There's levels to this. The current US team doesnt have the depth or the quality to keep up with truly elite European or South American teams. I do think the US is closer than it's ever been though... Having several starters who are key contributors for teams int he top 5 leagues in Europe is a great sign.
2026-06-20 01:57:39
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screamn4sanity :
FIFA rankings had Paraguay around #40. Australia and Turkey were mid 20’s. US is in the teens. I think we had one of the easiest groups. There weren’t quality opponents
2026-06-20 00:46:09
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