In you lifetime, do you see the United States winning the FIFA World Cup?

Question

In your opinion, do you believe you will see the United States of America win the FIFA World Cup in your lifetime? Why or why not?

Answer 1

unless I die before 2010, Yes. I will see them win the cup.

Answer 2

Your nickname is no mistake, because this is a very significant question, which needs to be answered without prejudice.

I have said this as early as 2003, that we will see the USA triumphing in football's primary event, in our lifetime.

In fact, John F has a valid point in the US winning the World Cup, before England triumphs again. Although England continues to enjoy a greater head start in ability, despite the current blip in their fortunes.

People fail to realise that US Soccer, has invested heavily in youth. Millions kick a football everyday, whilst colleges and clubs are attract youths from all over to the game. And they have begun to hire very good coaches as well.

The US has a population well over 250 million, and immigrants from poorer countries like Latin America and Africa, have settled down in the US, bringing a good and raw talent pool of young players. And this is a continuing trend, the supply continues to grow with each passing year.

So at basic foundation level, the US has a firm root. Only lack of publicity, due to the popularity of other sports like baseball, America football, basketball and maybe, tennis, has painted a false picture, that the US will not produce an outstanding team, nor attract the bulk of young Americans to the game.

If you look at the US National team, you soon realise that it is 'doing everything by the book', in terms of tactics and style. They remind me of the 'technical football', that Germany employed with considerable success from the 50s to the 90s.

And this is the correct step to take at this moment, until the US has a base, or begins to produce players with great individual flair. Currently it is 'textbook football with a guts and glory' approach.

The US Soccer Federation (USSF), had an ambitious goal (starting from the year 2000), to win the World Cup by 2010. Although it looks that this goal might not be attainable in South Africa, it was a good idea to have such a vision and plan.

Already the US is proving to be a tough team to beat internationally, and probably have overtaken Mexico, despite the latter's pedigree and footballing tradition. Gone are the days when Italy, Germany, England, Argentina and Brazil, would whip the US 'black and blue'. Now they have to give the US, due respect, and plan carefully, when meeting them in a competitive match.

Further to this, Americans take tremendous pride in wearing the national colours in competition, whatever the sport. While some might say that this is the standard for everyone from any country, I believe the impact is greater for American sportsmen, just like Australians in general.

There is extra motivation for them to do their utmost, even in lost causes, until they are satisfied, that they have given their best, and done the flag justice.
And like the Aussies, Americans support their team passionately, even if it isn't their favourite sport.

One mustn't ignore the fact that the US women's team, is already a World Great, that enjoys good crowd and local support for their team. If the men's team continues its' growth, it won't take long for them to receive similar or greater support.

Lastly, the US has money, lots of it. Thanks in part to Jack Warner's (the Concacaf President, who's based in New York) aggressive promotion of soccer in the US and Central America, the USSF is in the black and is continuing to attract big companies for sponsorship.

Putting these monies to good use, will ensure the US continues to attract good coaches, and given the financial rewards, more youths are enticed to take up the game.

It is only a matter of time, when the US will reap the benefits of sound planning and infrastructure. They will eventually produce teams that will be giants on the world stage.

So it's a definite yes to your question. And success is likely to come sooner than most people expect.
2010 in Africa's pounding heat will be tough, 2014 in Brazil of all places, will take a Herculean effort, but any World Cup from 2018 onwards, cannot be so easily discounted.

My own pick is 2022. So fret not and rejoice, for the day of reckoning will come.

Answer 3

No. Most of the best athletes in the US and the up-coming young athletes are focusing their sights and energy to the other sports disciplines other soccer/football. Dont get me wrong soccer is a great Team Sport. Its a popular sports. It has a huge followings especially in europe and south america, but in US people like sports that give results right away. They like to feel the excitement and anxiety when teams make and change score. So athletes and would be athletes will go to sports with huge opportunites like basketball, baseball, american football, hockey, etc.

Answer 4

Yes but only if Brazil, Argentina, Italy, France, Holland, Spain, England, Germany, Czech Republic, Portugal, Croatia, Sweden, Mexico and Scotland fail to qualify.

America aren't even the best team in North America.

Answer 5

Sure, it is going to happen and probably in the not too distant future either. And why would anyone "hate to see that"? Other than out of irrational anti-American bias?

I'll make a prediction too - the US will win its first World Cup before England wins its second.

Answer 6

I'm not sure. It depends. If soccer's popularity rises here in the States and they have a good youth system then maybe they can do it. Our best athletes are playing other sports.

Answer 7

No. The odds of them ever being better than Argentina, England, Germany, France, Italy, AND Brazil in any given year is slim to none. There are plenty of other underdogs out there, too. You never know, but it's just not likely. I'm certainly not betting on it.

Answer 8

No chance mate! I don't even think that America would win a world series of baseball if it was a true world series. I have to laugh when a team wins the super bowl or the NBA championship, Americans call them world champions, that's really funny to us in the real world as it's only American teams playing. Sorry mate but you Americans are a funny lot.

Answer 9

In my lifetime? Sure. I'm planning to live another 160 years.

Answer 10

NO.

they can always be the best in the CONCACAF region but when it comes to the FIFA World Cup, they are only second best!