Why is the U.S. men's soccer team unable to compete against countries with a fraction of the USA's population? A culture change may be in order.

Before this summer’s World Cup, FIFA asked the 48 participating teams to provide a list of songs to be played during warmups and goal celebrations and, if appropriate, after victories. On the U.S. list was John Denver’s “Take Me Home,

Sadly, you can count on this national debate every World Cup, like clockwork, because the same thing keeps happening; the U.S. men have exited the round of 16 in their last three appearances. “Why can’t we ever advance?

So how far down the list do we have to go to find Pulisic's name after this World Cup? Does he drop out of the top two, the top five?

Off the field, Pulisic starred with Messi, on it he is being held to a standard set by ad executives rather than his own very good abilities

But while the Swiss were furious with the VAR review and referee Joao Pinheiro's decision to send off Breel Embolo, it was the correct call. The U.S. men's national team's opening match against Paraguay already sent precedent for that kind of VAR review.

Relive the United States' unforgettable journey through the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, featuring dramatic victories, iconic moments and the performances that reignited a belief in American soccer.