Former United States international Marcelo Balboa believes the expectations for the USMNT should be higher than ever heading into the 2026 FIFA World Cup 🇺🇸🌎
Speaking with the 5ASIDE crew, Balboa explained how the landscape of American soccer has changed dramatically since his playing days, when many national team players were still amateurs.
With the growth of Major League Soccer and a growing number of American players competing in Europe’s top leagues, Balboa believes reaching the quarterfinals should be the minimum objective for the United States at its home World Cup.
Has the USMNT reached the point where anything less would be a disappointment? 👀🔥
