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The United States men’s national soccer teamrevealed the 26 playersexpected to carry the weight of an entire country on Tuesday afternoon during a live broadcast.
There was a large crowd, musical performances, and the players were introduced on-stage while holding their jerseys for the upcoming2026 FIFA World Cup.
Most of the names were already known and expected. Names likeChristian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, and Tyler Adams. But there were a few surprises and one glaring omission.
USMNT managerMauricio Pochettinotook a risk with his roster and oddsmakers actually lowered America’s chances of winning the World Cup because of it.
Most roster reveals create atemporary emotional surge. England’s odds to win the World Cup actually went up after theirroster reveal video that collaborated with The Beatles.
But for the U.S.,BetOnlineactuallymoved the team’s oddsfrom 80/1 to 100/1 to win the World Cup after the official roster was unveiled on Tuesday. Uruguay, Mexico, and Switzerland all jumped the U.S. in their odds to win the tournament.
That is not a market correction. That is a warning shot.
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“USA’s true odds should probably be closer to 200/1,” BetOnline Brand Manager Dave Mason said bluntly Tuesday.
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