Clint Dempsey warns of World Cup ‘nightmare’ scenario for USMNT as legend makes prediction
U.S. Men’s National Team legend Clint Dempsey has laid out what a 'nightmare' result at this summer's FIFA World Cup would look like as he reveals his prediction for Mauricio Pochettino's side
Clint Dempsey scored 57 goals for the U. S. Men's National Team -Credit:Shaun Clark/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF The U.
S. Men’s National Team’s all-time joint leading goal scorer, Clint Dempsey, who holds the benchmark along with Landon Donovan, has warned Mauricio Pochettino’s side of a potential “nightmare” scenario awaiting them at this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Set to be hosted in the U.
S. as well as in Mexico and Canada, the newly expanded 48-team, 104-game tournament will kick off in Mexico City on June 11 and come to a conclusion in New Jersey on July 19. The USMNT enters the competition ranked 16th globally as per FIFA, down one spot in the most recent adjustment, swapping places with Javier Aguirre’s El Tri.
Pep Guardiola to leave Manchester City after trophy-laden decade in charge Southampton to appeal Spygate ruling after Championship play-off expulsion Mauricio Pochettino will be aiming to lead the USMNT to its first World Cup knockout round win since 2002 -Credit:Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Set to start off the competition in Group D, the USMNT will go up against Paraguay on June 12 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, before traveling to Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, to take on Australia six days later. Their group stage will conclude on June 25 back at SoFi when they face Türkiye. The USMNT will make it through to the Round of 32 should they finish in the top two in their group, or as one of the eight highest performers in third place.