USMNT shows it can play ugly at this World Cup, which is exactly what it needs to succeed - ESPN

Sam Borden

Jul 2, 2026

USMNT shows it can play ugly at this World Cup, which is exactly what it needs to succeed - ESPN

Play pretty? Fine. Play nasty? No problem. This USMNT has the tools to deal with every situation, which is handy as it faces Belgium next without its top scorer.

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- It wasn't artistic. It wasn't free-flowing, or creative, or the kind of soccer that makes your eyes wide and your heart race. In truth: It was ugly. And so, so beautiful. "It … [+5009 chars]

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