Antonee Robinson aims for World Cup success with USMNT against Croatia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:26 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Antonee 'Jedi' Robinson is focused on helping the US Men's National Team succeed in the World Cup they are co-hosting. The left-back, who has been key for the team since his 2018 debut, expressed no favoritism toward England as the US prepares to face Croatia on Wednesday. Robinson welcomed the possibility of a rematch against England after the last World Cup's draw. The US is coming off a strong opening win over Paraguay and is gearing up for their next match against Australia on Friday.
- •Robinson emphasizes focus on USMNT, not England.
- •The match against Croatia is set for Wednesday.
- •US defeated Paraguay in their opening match.
- •Next match for the US is against Australia on Friday.
- •Robinson welcomes potential rematch with England.
- 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — No split loyalties for US star 'Jedi' Robinson
"Antonee "Jedi" Robinson, the USA's Liverpool-raised left-back with a strong British accent, is laser-focused on helping his national team go deep into the World Cup they are co-hosting, and will have no soft spot for his country of birth when they kick off against Croatia on Wednesday.Robinson said he would welcome a rematch of the 2022 World Cup group game, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
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