Football(yes the sport you play with your feet but you call Soccer) is the number 1 sport in so many countries in the world and have been in some for over 80 years. This is not about population( i would know from Iceland and a soccer coach) but of course it can help. Soccer is not about being athletic it is more about teamwork, will to sacrifice for your team, skills, structure and game IQ.
Soccer is in the culture and is a religion in many countries and i am not sure it would be like that in USA.
I think USA could have a great team but when people say right away they would be number 1 that is both arrogant and tells me the lack of knowledge that would keep you from being number 1.
p.s USA Basketball is Number 1 in the World
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