The report says the United States have secured top spot in Group D after opening the tournament with victories over Paraguay and Australia. The results reportedly sent Mauricio Pochettino’s team into the knockout phase with one match remaining.
That start carries added weight because the Americans were said to have handled Australia without Christian Pulisic, who is recovering from a calf injury. The team’s performance also reflected a more controlled approach, with possession, passing and collective movement helping build momentum.
“The versatility of this team is absurd, to be honest,” Tyler Adams said. “There are guys who aren’t playing now and could have an important role.”
The online reaction to MrBeast’s joke has ranged from playful disbelief to outright mockery. One fan wrote, “Duvido muito que os EUA ganhem, mas vamos esperar para ver,” while another replied, “EUA e ganhar a Copa do Mundo na mesma frase?”
Inside the camp, however, the message appears calmer. Tim Ream highlighted the unity within the squad: “We’re enjoying every moment together. Every goal, every block, every set piece, everything we’re doing is together.”
Adams also urged the team to avoid getting carried away. “We have to be excited. But we need to put a 24-hour rule on that,” he said.
The United States are expected to finish the first phase against Türkiye on June 25 at the Los Angeles Stadium. With first place reportedly secured, Pochettino may have room to manage minutes while preserving the team’s rhythm.
The bigger test will come in the knockout rounds, where jokes about “soccer” will matter far less than whether this promising start can become a deep World Cup run.