Alex Zendejas awaits World Cup debut with USMNT amid team success
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
USMNT's Alex Zendejas has not yet played in the World Cup as his teammates secured group-clinching victories over Paraguay and Australia. The 28-year-old, who chose to represent the United States over Mexico, watched from the sidelines. With a dead-rubber match against Turkey looming, it could present an opportunity for his first appearance on the World Cup stage. Zendejas, a dual-national and Club América standout, expresses confidence that his moment will come.
- •Zendejas has not appeared in the first two matches of the World Cup.
- •USMNT has secured wins over Paraguay and Australia.
- •The upcoming match against Turkey could be Zendejas's first World Cup game.
- •Zendejas chose to represent the United States over Mexico.
- 9:04 PMThe Guardian Sport — USMNT’s Alex Zendejas, yet to play at World Cup, readies for his moment: ‘I’m sure it’ll come’
"Club América star did not appear in first two US games Dual-national was surprise pick to Pochettino’s squad Dead-rubber Turkey match could be time for debut As his US teammates finished off group-clinching wins over Paraguay and Australia, all Alex Zendejas could do to help was watch. It isn’t the role Zendejas aspired to have at this World Cup. The 28-year-old was a coveted dual-national who chose to represent the nation he grew up in over Mexico, where he was born and has played most of his professional career. At the USMNT’s open training before the Paraguay match, Club América jerseys were the best represented of the club shirts held by fans for signing. Continue reading...
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