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USMNT: From 1994 Embarrassment to 2026 Hopes

The USMNT aims to leverage its new generation of accomplished players for the 2026 World Cup, a stark contrast to their performance when the U.S. last hosted in 1994.

ESPN·Jun 3, 2026·via ESPN

USMNT: From 1994 Embarrassment to 2026 Hopes

- Jeff Carlisle and Leander Schaerlaeckens Close Leander Schaerlaeckens Contributing writer, ESPN.com Leander Schaerlaeckens is a contributing writer for ESPN.com. He has previously written for The Guardian, The Washington Times and UPI.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/48893158/how-usmnt-went-italia-90-embarrassment-world-cup-force-1994)._

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