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U.S. winning the WC not 'ridiculous,' Richards say...

ESPN · Jun 20, 2026, 1:27 AM

Key takeaways

  • Defender Chris Richards doesn't think it's a wild idea at all, either.
  • 'full circle family moment' - Freeman, Adams lead the way in USMNT player ratings vs.
  • "I don't think it's ridiculous to say that we want to win it," Richards said.

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Defender Chris Richards doesn't think it's a wild idea at all, either.

After the U.S. turned in a second convincing and largely-complete performance in beating Australia, 2-0, on Friday, Richards addressed Ibrahimovic's one-word reply -- "Yes" -- when the former Sweden star was asked on Fox's postgame show if the U.S. had a chance to go all the way at this tournament.

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