Former U.S.men’s national team goalkeeper Tim Howard understands the early success this group has in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but he doesn’t think they will be hoisting any trophy by the end of the tournament.In fact, Howard believes it’s "impossible" for them to win the World Cup."The U.S.
cannot, unequivocally, win the World Cup," he said on his "Unfiltered Soccer" podcast alongside former USMNT teammate Landon Donovan."The U.S.
will have to play the greatest game they’ve ever played…four games in a row.Round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, finals.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMTim Howard, goalkeeper for the United States, plays during a game against Azerbaijan at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, on May 27, 2014.
(Michael Burns/ISI Photos/Getty Images)"It’s literally impossible for the U.S.to win the World Cup.
That’s just the reality."Donovan, though, was a bit more optimistic than the Hall of Fame goalie."Can we? Yes.Has this group proven they can beat a top team? No," Donovan added.
"If they play the way they’re playing, they can absolutely compete with any team in this World Cup.For sure."USA WORLD CUP TEAM CLINCHES SPOT IN KNOCKOUT STAGE AFTER ANOTHER HISTORIC PERFORMANCE VS AUSTRALIAThus far, the USMNT has had strong victories against Paraguay, a 4-1 victory that marked the most goals scored by Team USA in a World Cup match.
Then, they followed it up with a commanding 2-0 win over Australia this past Friday to notch a spot in the knockout rounds.Donovan believes Mauricio Pochettino’s group is building momentum, which could ultimately help them make that Cinderella run.United States goalkeeper Tim Howard stands on the field before the CONCACAF Gold Cup final against Jamaica at Levi's Stadium on July 26, 2017.(Kyle Terada/USA TODAY Sports)"I’ve said this over and over.
Can you do it four times in a row? Can you do it in the round of 16, the quarter, the semi, the final.That is where it gets really ...