USMNT veteran Landon Donovan, who is the only U.S. player to reach 50 goals and 50 assists in World Cup play, joined the show to break down the changes undergone by the USMNT, including an early roster shakeup from new manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Ethan Horvath has made just two national team appearances since travelling as backup to the 2022 World Cup, most recently featuring at the 2024 Copa América, and appears extremely unlikely to be involved under Pochettino.

Host nation from 2022 face European discipline & North American speed in 2026 campaignQatar drawn in Group B for 2026 World Cup Qatar will open their 2026 FIFA World Cup journey in Group B, alongside

Following the 2026 World Cup draw on Dec. 5, the United States will begin its World Cup campaign in Group D. The United States's best result in the World Cup is a Third place (1930) finish and enters the 2026 tournament ranked No.

(Photo: The World Cup trophy displayed at the Fifa World Cup 2026 draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC, December 5, 2025. Credit: Pool via Reuters/Mandel Ngan)