Tim Howard expresses doubt on USMNT's World Cup trophy prospects

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Last updated Jun 22, 2026

Tim Howard expresses doubt on USMNT's World Cup trophy prospects
Summary

Tim Howard, former USMNT goalkeeper, is skeptical about the team's chances of winning the FIFA World Cup after they secured a place in the knockout round for the first time in history. The USMNT has achieved two victories in as many games, defeating Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0. However, Howard stated that for the team to win the tournament, they would need to defeat four top teams consecutively, which he deems improbable. His co-host Landon Donovan acknowledged the team's competitive spirit but agreed on the challenges ahead. The USMNT will play their final group stage match against Türkiye, scheduled for Thursday evening, and they will learn their knockout stage opponent after this match.

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  • USMNT qualifies for knockout round with two wins.
  • Tim Howard doubts the team's chances of winning the World Cup.
  • USMNT defeated Paraguay 4-1 and Australia 2-0.
  • Next match is against Türkiye at SoFi Stadium on Thursday.
  • The team aims for their first knockout round win since 2002.
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  • 7:30 PMYahoo SportsTim Howard delivers brutal verdict on USMNT's World Cup trophy hopes after reaching knockout round
What they're saying
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U.S. Men's National Team legend Tim Howard may be enjoying their current FIFA World Cup run, but his outlook on their chance to make a deep run in the tournament is bleak

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