Weston McKennie interacts with young fan at 2026 World Cup

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:06 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Weston McKennie interacts with young fan at 2026 World Cup
Summary

USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie made a young fan cry tears of joy with a simple gesture in Seattle on June 19, 2026. The heartfelt moment came as McKennie signed a Pokémon card and a shirt for a boy named Noah, who was overwhelmed by meeting his hero. McKennie has also been instrumental in the USMNT's performance in the World Cup, helping secure a 2-0 victory against Australia earlier that day, marking the first time the team has won two consecutive matches in the tournament since 1930. The USMNT will face Turkiye in their final group match on June 25.

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  • McKennie signed items for fan Noah in Seattle on June 19.
  • USMNT won 2-0 against Australia earlier that day.
  • The victory advances the USMNT to the knockout stage.
  • USMNT's next match is against Turkiye on June 25.
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The United States is rallying behind the USMNT at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Weston McKennie personally made a little boy's day.

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