Can USA win the World Cup? Zlatan Ibrahimovic reveals his honest answer
Zlatan Ibrahimović said the USMNT’s convincing wins have forced pundits to raise expectations, with many now seeing a deeper run as possible.
- 12-Time Swedish Player Zlatan Ibrahimović is reconsidering his stance on the USMNT after witnessing their performance on the world's biggest stage, having initially believed they could not pass the round of 16.
- Heading into the FIFA World Cup, few pundits believed the United States could win the tournament, with many predicting the USMNT would fail to advance past the round of 16.
- After convincing wins over Paraguay and Australia, the USMNT secured knockout-round passage, prompting many observers to readjust their expectations regarding the team's ceiling in the tournament.
- Manager Mauricio Pochettino has the USMNT moving the ball and attacking with a style unseen in past World Cups, displaying a higher level of talent than previously seen.
- Despite his praise, Zlatan noted that if he were a betting man, he would still side with the field over the United States, tempering optimism with caution.
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