Former United States captain Landon Donovan has predicted that the team will defeat Australia in the 2026 World Cup.
The US, co-hosts of the World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, will play Paraguay, Australia, and a playoff winner in Group D.
Speaking on the FOX Soccer podcast, Donovan stated that though he expects a tough challenge from Australia, he noted that the U.S. will pick up the maximum three points.
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“I watched the Aussie coach’s interview after the draw, and it was really interesting. It was unique,” he said.
“Because, most coaches say all the same stuff you’re expecting, like ‘Oh, it’s a difficult draw, this is going to be so hard’, and his first comment was ‘We’re satisfied’. And I was like: ‘Really? Are you?’ He just had this smugness about him.
“And I’m just – alright, I can’t wait. I wish I was on the field. I want to play these guys… They’re a solid team, they’re hard to play against, this is not going to be some blowout. But it’s a team I think we should beat.”
