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Tom Gulley analyzes the USMNT's performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussing successes, failures, and future implications for American soccer.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over for the United States Men's National Team—and now comes the hard part: figuring out what it all means. On this episode of The Tom Gulley Show, Tom breaks down the USMNT's entire World Cup campaign, from the encouraging moments that fueled optimism to the crushing Round of 16 defeat against Belgium that brought America's tournament to an abrupt end. Was this World Cup ultimately a success or a disappointment? Did the United States maximize its talent, or did familiar problems resurface under the brightest lights in world soccer? Tom examines the tactics, player performances, coaching decisions, missed opportunities, and the larger questions surrounding the future of American soccer. Belgium proved ruthless when it mattered most. Why did the U.S. struggle to contain one of Europe's elite sides? Was the gap simply individual talent, tactical execution, or something deeper within the American program? From the group stage through the knockout rounds, Tom evaluates the highs, the lows, and the lessons the U.S. must learn before the next World Cup cycle begins. Whether you're a lifelong USMNT supporter, a World Cup fanatic, or simply love thoughtful…

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