It’s officially World Cup week around the globe, and for the U.S.men’s national team, it’s the quest to make a run on home soil.While soccer isn’t remotely close to the national sport, the feeling of patriotism and support for the USMNT is expected in full force when kickoff comes on June 12 against Paraguay in Inglewood, California.Just ask legendary NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski, who may still be learning the game he never played growing up, but is "Team USA all the way" as they gear up for the tournament.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMRob Gronkowski attends WrestleMania 42 Night 2 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 19, 2026.
(Georgiana Dallas/WWE)"No doubt about it.I’m Team USA all the way.
How can you not be?" he told Fox News Digital in a recent interview."I mean, I think it’ll be the greatest thing for the sport of soccer if somehow a miracle Team USA wins the World Cup."Gronkowski understands it's a long shot for the USMNT to capture its first World Cup title.
But his understanding of the sport mirrors that of many Americans, who love their country and want to see the Stars and Stripes make a run.USMNT CAPTAIN TYLER ADAMS READY TO BE IN 'PATRIOTIC MOOD' PLAYING ON HOME SOIL FOR 2026 FIFA WORLD CUPWorking alongside fellow NFL fan-favorite, New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston, Gronkowski has been building his soccer acumen and getting ready for the World Cup on Tubi’s "The Other Football.""I think it’s great for America to learn the game of soccer," Gronkowski said about the show."We got referees come on, we have players that come on.
They’re teaching us the game of football and we’re asking questions because America’s a country that’s slacking behind in the game of soccer.There’s no doubt about that, and it’s great for the game of soccer that the World Cup is here because I feel like the whole entire world knows about soccer, knows the rules inside out and knows all the players.
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