Former England international Ian Wright believes that the United States, as co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup, possess the strength to advance to the final four of the competition. The American squad secured their place in the round of 32 following a 2-0 victory against Australia, which followed their dominant 4-1 opening win over Paraguay.
Speaking with FourFourTwo, Wright highlighted the team’s balanced composition as the primary driver for his prediction. He praised the defensive stability of their back four, the high caliber of their midfield unit, and the proven finishing ability of Flo Balogun.
Currently managed by Mauricio Pochettino, the U.S. team is set to conclude their Group D schedule with a match against Turkey, an opponent already knocked out of the tournament.
