US players support Zlatan Ibrahimovic's belief in World Cup title hopes
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The US men’s soccer team secured a spot in the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Australia. Former Sweden striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic endorsed the team's potential as World Cup contenders during a Fox postgame broadcast, expressing confidence in their chances. Players from the US responded positively, rallying around the idea that winning the tournament is a valid goal. The team previously reached the World Cup semi-finals in 1930.
- •US qualifies for knockout stage after 2-0 win over Australia
- •Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the US can win the World Cup
- •US men's team last reached semi-finals in 1930
- •Players embrace the idea of winning the tournament
- •Confidence builds after two wins in the group stage
- 1:39 AMThe Guardian Sport — US players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — US players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’
"US qualify for knockout stage after victory over Australia Former Sweden striker says Americans are contenders US men’s team’s last semi-final came in 1930 After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Asked on Fox’s postgame broadcast whether he thinks the co-hosts can win the World Cup, the Swede offered a simple answer: “Yes.” Asked about Ibrahimovic’s comments after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, US players were uniform in their response: Sure, why not? Continue reading...
"After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Asked on Fox’s postgame broadcast whether he thinks the co-hosts can win the World Cup, the Swede offered a simple answer: “Yes.” Asked about Ibrahimovic’s comments after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, US players were uniform in their response: Sure, why not?
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External links- The Guardian SportJun 20, 2026, 1:39 AMUS players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’
US qualify for knockout stage after victory over Australia Former Sweden striker says Americans are contenders US men’s team’s last semi-final came in 1930 After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Asked on Fox’s postgame broadcast whether he thinks the co-hosts can win the World Cup, the Swede offered a simple answer: “Yes.” Asked about Ibrahimovic’s comments after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, US players were uniform in their response: Sure, why not? Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 1:39 AMUS players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’
After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Asked on Fox’s postgame broadcast whether he thinks the co-hosts can win the World Cup, the Swede offered a simple answer: “Yes.” Asked about Ibrahimovic’s comments after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, US players were uniform in their response: Sure, why not?
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