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USMNT's bench depth: Has it finally improved ahead of World Cup?
The US men's national team has historically struggled at World Cups due to a lack of quality depth beyond the starting 11. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, analysts are examining whether that weakness has finally been addressed. The article explores the current squad options available beyond the first-choice lineup.
World Cup-winning teams need more than their starting 11, but the U.S. men's national team never had enough good bench options. Maybe that has finally changed?