Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes USA can win World Cup after two victories
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The USMNT has secured advancement to the knockout stages of the World Cup after winning its first two matches, defeating Paraguay and Australia. Following the victory over Australia, Zlatan Ibrahimovic was asked if the U.S. could win the tournament, to which he responded affirmatively with a simple "Yes." His comment reflects growing optimism around the U.S. team’s performance, especially with the advantage of playing on home soil.
- •USMNT defeats Paraguay and Australia to advance.
- •Zlatan Ibrahimovic expresses confidence in USA's chances.
- •USA playing as co-host during the tournament.
- •Team has never won the World Cup previously.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — Zlatan Ibrahimovic has spoken, the USA can win this World Cup
- 10:28 PMYahoo Sports — Can USA win the World Cup? Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals his honest answer
"Two matches, two wins, and the mood around the USMNT has changed quickly. The doubts over Mauricio Pochettino’s work have faded after convincing victories over Paraguay and Australia.
"It's the question on everyone's minds after the USMNT wins its first two matches.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 11:29 PMZlatan Ibrahimovic has spoken, the USA can win this World Cup
Two matches, two wins, and the mood around the USMNT has changed quickly. The doubts over Mauricio Pochettino’s work have faded after convincing victories over Paraguay and Australia.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:28 PMCan USA win the World Cup? Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals his honest answer
It's the question on everyone's minds after the USMNT wins its first two matches.
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