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Fox News
a day ago
- Sport
- Fox News
US soccer great thinks American team can shock the world at upcoming World Cup
Cobi Jones, the USMNT's all-time leader in appearances, thinks the United States can do big things in the World Cup. Jones, 54, said the past can serve as an indicator of what this iteration of the United States can do in the World Cup. "They can go all the way. And I know people would laugh at that, but when you take a look at what we did in 2002, you know no one expected us to go that far," Jones told Fox News Digital Wednesday. In 2002, the United States advanced as a heavy underdog to a quarterfinal match, its best modern finish at a World Cup. "The way I look at it, anyone, any team can make something happen in this World Cup. That is what is so great about it." Jones said the team has to come together in the next year ahead of the World Cup. "Well, for me, I think the biggest thing is just coming together as a team. I'm not too concerned right now about the results. This is a year out," Jones said. "There is plenty of time to make the necessary changes that Coach Pochettino thinks is important for this squad to be successful. That's his job, that is why he gets paid the big bucks, you know. So, I expect to see some changes and see what he wants to push forward among the players." In addition to being excited about what is going to happen on the field, Jones said he is also looking forward to off-the-field events. "I am also excited about everything happening off the field. The events that are going to be around … all the different parties you know that are going to be happening around it," Jones said. "The people, you know, gathering at bars, at restaurants, outdoor stadiums, everywhere. It is just a coming together of people. So, for me, it is a moment in time where we are going to see different cultures coming together. That is what I am excited about." Jones played for the USMNT from 1992-2004, and the midfielder scored 15 goals in international play. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Bloomberg
a day ago
- Sport
- Bloomberg
Airbnb to Offer FIFA-Themed Experiences as World Cup Tournaments Fuel Travel Demand
Airbnb Inc. is partnering with FIFA to offer limited-time, celebrity-led activities for soccer fans, taking advantage of an uptick in travel demand in cities hosting World Cup tournaments. Airbnb is allowing users on its platform to book FIFA-themed activities that will be announced alongside the tournaments, to be hosted in 16 cities in the US, Canada and Mexico this summer through 2027. The first batch includes a $120 private training session with American goalkeeper Tim Howard, as well as watching a match in the stands with commentator and former LA Galaxy player Cobi Jones.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
¿Se verá afectado el Mundial de Clubes de la FIFA y la Copa de Oro por las protestas en Los Ángeles y las redadas de ICE?
FIFA Club World Cup has potential to draw in many new soccer fans Former USMNT player and MLS champion Cobi Jones has high expectations for the FIFA Club World Cup which will be played in the United States. Sports Seriously
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LA sports celebrities anticipate World Cup's arrival, hope political climate has cooled by then
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the 2026 World Cup begins across North America one year from this week, sports figures from across Los Angeles are hoping the global soccer community will find the U.S. both inspiring and welcoming. The Fox network marked the one-year milestone Wednesday night with a big party at its studio lot in Century City. Attendees included everyone from 'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis to luminaries from every corner of the sports world in the nation's second-largest metropolitan area, including Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. 'I remember when the World Cup was here in the '90s, and then obviously what our American women's team did to win the World Cup (in 1999),' Harbaugh said. 'So yeah, I love sports, I love competition, and I think it's going to be incredible for our state, our city, our country. The vibe is going to be incredible to just have everybody here. I'm looking for another explosion of soccer — football — in America.' The attendees all expressed excitement about the return of the world's premier soccer tournament to the U.S. while acknowledging the uncertainty of whether the nation's fraught political climate could present significant challenges to the teams, the World Cup organizers and even the network that will broadcast the tournament domestically. 'I'm hoping this game can bring people together,' said former LA Galaxy midfielder Cobi Jones, a three-time World Cup veteran and the U.S. men's career leader in appearances. 'That's what we really want. We're talking about the travel bans and all that, I'm hoping that FIFA can work together with our government to find a way that everyone can be here, everyone can enjoy this sport, because it's a cultural event that's happening here in a year. I expect everyone from around the world to be able to come here and enjoy it.' Los Angeles is in the midst of several days of protests against intensified immigration raids across the nation that could cause international fans to wonder whether they can travel to the tournament safely. President Donald Trump's latest expansive travel ban has raised questions about whether some soccer fans will be able to visit at all. 'I think it will get figured out,' Harbaugh said. 'To quote the late, great Tom Petty, most things I worry about don't end up happening anyway.' Jones also preached caution for U.S. fans already fretting about the dismal state of their national team. Coach Mauricio Pochettino's squad is on its first four-game losing streak since 2007 after getting thrashed 4-0 by Switzerland on Tuesday in its final tune-up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. 'We don't panic right now,' Jones said. 'Talk to me when we're a month out. I've seen from experience that with a year out from the World Cup, the team is going to completely change (in the interim). So for me, it's all about a general sense of whether they can come together as a team, because it's not about the individuals. We've seen it so many times.' ___ AP soccer:
Associated Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
LA sports celebrities anticipate World Cup's arrival, hope political climate has cooled by then
LOS ANGELES (AP) — When the 2026 World Cup begins across North America one year from this week, sports figures from across Los Angeles are hoping the global soccer community will find the U.S. both inspiring and welcoming. The Fox network marked the one-year milestone Wednesday night with a big party at its studio lot in Century City. Attendees included everyone from 'Ted Lasso' star Jason Sudeikis to luminaries from every corner of the sports world in the nation's second-largest metropolitan area, including Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss and Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh. 'I remember when the World Cup was here in the '90s, and then obviously what our American women's team did to win the World Cup (in 1999),' Harbaugh said. 'So yeah, I love sports, I love competition, and I think it's going to be incredible for our state, our city, our country. The vibe is going to be incredible to just have everybody here. I'm looking for another explosion of soccer — football — in America.' The attendees all expressed excitement about the return of the world's premier soccer tournament to the U.S. while acknowledging the uncertainty of whether the nation's fraught political climate could present significant challenges to the teams, the World Cup organizers and even the network that will broadcast the tournament domestically. 'I'm hoping this game can bring people together,' said former LA Galaxy midfielder Cobi Jones, a three-time World Cup veteran and the U.S. men's career leader in appearances. 'That's what we really want. We're talking about the travel bans and all that, I'm hoping that FIFA can work together with our government to find a way that everyone can be here, everyone can enjoy this sport, because it's a cultural event that's happening here in a year. I expect everyone from around the world to be able to come here and enjoy it.' Los Angeles is in the midst of several days of protests against intensified immigration raids across the nation that could cause international fans to wonder whether they can travel to the tournament safely. President Donald Trump's latest expansive travel ban has raised questions about whether some soccer fans will be able to visit at all. 'I think it will get figured out,' Harbaugh said. 'To quote the late, great Tom Petty, most things I worry about don't end up happening anyway.' Jones also preached caution for U.S. fans already fretting about the dismal state of their national team. Coach Mauricio Pochettino's squad is on its first four-game losing streak since 2007 after getting thrashed 4-0 by Switzerland on Tuesday in its final tune-up for the CONCACAF Gold Cup. 'We don't panic right now,' Jones said. 'Talk to me when we're a month out. I've seen from experience that with a year out from the World Cup, the team is going to completely change (in the interim). So for me, it's all about a general sense of whether they can come together as a team, because it's not about the individuals. We've seen it so many times.' ___ AP soccer:
