J. Altidore presented arguments on why the USA will triumph at the World Cup.

2026-06-14 17:24 © Reuters

Former long-time US national team forward Jozy Altidore made a very pleasant prediction for his compatriots.

According to the expert, one of the World Cup hosts will win the coveted trophy.

"The US will triumph in the tournament. If you don't believe it – step aside. There are many reasons why I predict this.

The tournament venues, the overall situation in football.

For many years you had to overcome career heights represented by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, but now, considering everything, it can be said that top-level players are not aliens.

The careers of the Argentine and the Portuguese are already declining. There are no longer game-changing players like L. Messi, C. Ronaldo, Eden Hazard, or others, so the levels of all teams are becoming similar,” J. Altidore explained.