US players agree with Zlatan Ibrahimovic that World Cup title is possible: ‘That’s our mindset’
US qualify for knockout stage after victory over Australia Former Sweden striker says Americans are contenders US men’s team’s last semi-final came in 1930 After two wins in two to start the World Cup
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