In interviews aired by CBS News, several U.S. Men’s National Team players and coach Sebastian Berhalter speak ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The coverage includes both rapid-fire questions and longer, extended conversations with Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun, Antonee Robinson, Alex Freeman, Ricardo Pepi, and Berhalter.
In the quick-format segments, the players discuss topics ranging from their favorite fan chants to advice they have heard from coaches, and other personal reflections related to representing the United States. In the extended interviews, the group focuses more directly on what it means to play for the U.S. Men’s National Team and what the players hope to take into the tournament.
Across the segments, the common thread is the team’s shared focus on the upcoming World Cup, including how players view coaching guidance and fan support as part of their preparation. The interviews provide perspectives from multiple positions and experiences within the squad, alongside Berhalter’s comments as coach.
