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Clint Dempsey says success on the field will help build pro-American crowds at World Cup

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 18 – Clint Dempsey says winning friendlies will increase pro-American support at the 2026 World Cup, reversing recent trends of opposing team fans outnumbering home supporters, he said.

  • Thursday, Clint Dempsey said success during friendlies over the next year would help fill seats with pro-American fans at the World Cup next year, a turnaround from pro-opponent crowds at this year’s CONCACAF Gold Cup.
  • Notably, Coach Mauricio Pochettino and players noted spectators overwhelmingly rooted for Guatemala in St. Louis and Mexico in Houston.
  • Schedule details show the U.S. men’s national team has 10 friendlies on FIFA international fixture dates, before the 2026 World Cup, which they are seeded as co-hosts.
  • Dempsey said he believes blending fight with quality will motivate fans to support the team, aiming to energize pro-American crowds at the World Cup.
  • Even as Stewart Robson believes the USMNT might struggle at next year's World Cup, Dempsey's Abbott promotion aims to train 11 players at Real Madrid.
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Clint Dempsey says success on the field will help build pro-American crowds at World Cup

Clint Dempsey says the U.S. needs positive results in upcoming friendlies to energize pro-American crowds for the World Cup next year.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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