The US have never had a match go to penalty kicks in their World Cup history. If it happens in 2026, Mauricio Pochettino says they have a plan Who would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? There is perhaps nothing more polarizing in the game of football than a penalty shootout.
Source: [Guardian US](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jun/30/usmnt-penalty-kicks-mauricio-pochettino-world-cup)