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US players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’

The Guardian UK Saturday 20 June 2026, 01:39 UTC By Alexander Abnos in Seattle 1 min read
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US qualify for knockout stage after victory over AustraliaFormer Sweden striker says Americans are contendersUS men’s team’s last semi-final came in 1930After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Asked on Fox’s postgame broadcast whether he thinks the co-hosts can win the World Cup, the Swede offered a simple answer: “Yes.”Asked about Ibrahimovic’s comments after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, US players were uniform in...

  • US qualify for knockout stage after victory over Australia

  • Former Sweden striker says Americans are contenders

  • US men’s team’s last semi-final came in 1930

After two wins in two to start the World Cup, the US have gained a high-profile supporter: Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Asked on Fox’s postgame broadcast whether he thinks the co-hosts can win the World Cup, the Swede offered a simple answer: “Yes.”

Asked about Ibrahimovic’s comments after Friday’s 2-0 win over Australia, US players were uniform in their response: Sure, why not?

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