Donovan and Howard caution about USMNT's World Cup progress

Landon Donovan and Tim Howard shared their thoughts on the USMNT's strong start at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the team securing a spot in the knockout stage after victories over Paraguay and Australia. Despite the optimism surrounding the squad, Donovan warned fans not to expect too much, saying that they have not yet faced a strong opponent. Howard echoed Donovan's sentiments, acknowledging that while the USMNT has performed well, the teams they played are not top contenders. The USMNT will close out group play against Turkiye on June 25 before entering the knockout stage, with the Round of 32 match scheduled for July 1 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

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