Will the USMNT ever produce a global superstar?

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<p>The 2026 World Cup is underway!</p><br><p>Join Adam Leventhal, Art de Roché and Cerys Jones as they reflect on an eventful opening day before asking why the USA have never produced a truly global superstar.</p><br><p>Jack Lang was at Estadio Azteca and recounts Mexico’s 2-0 victory over South Africa that saw him showered in beer, while Henry Bushnell looks ahead to the USMNT’s opener against Paraguay.</p><br><p>Plus, we hear from Joshua Kloke on Canada’s first game, in what he describes as ‘the biggest in Canadian soccer history'.</p><br><p>Access to all of The Athletic's World Cup coverage is free via our app during the duration of the World Cup!</p><br><p>Host: Adam Leventhal</p><p>With: Art de Roché and Cerys Jones</p><p>Featuring: Jack Lang, Henry Bushnell, Joshua Kloke</p><p>Executive Producer: Guy Clarke</p><p>Producers: Jay Beale and Grayson Moody</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>