David Beckham makes bold claim about USMNT’s on next World Cup as he also gets mention of Lionel Messi

 

David Beckham, the iconic footballer and co-owner of Inter Miami, firmly believes that the United States men’s national team (USMNT) will one day lift the FIFA World Cup.

He also thinks that his high-profile acquisition of Lionel Messi for Inter Miami could be a pivotal factor in inspiring the next generation of American soccer players to achieve that monumental goal.

During an episode of *First We Feast’s* “Hot Ones,” Beckham shared his thoughts with host Sean Evans, emphasizing that Messi’s presence in Major League Soccer (MLS) could have far-reaching impacts beyond just the pitch.

“There’s only so far you can go on the business talk and contract talks. I think player to player, I think it makes a huge

difference,” Beckham explained, reflecting on his own experience moving from Real Madrid to LA Galaxy.

“I want to inspire the next generation of young kids that are playing in this country, because at some point, the US will win the World Cup. At some point.”

Beckham pointed out that Messi’s influence extends beyond his extraordinary talent on the field. “He’s good on the field, he’s good off the field, he’s the perfect professional.

If you bring someone like that, then all of these young kids that are watching throughout America, going to watch him in their stadiums, in their city, get inspired. That’s really what we wanted to do.”

At the moment, the USMNT finds itself at a critical juncture. The team faced disappointment over the summer, crashing out of the Copa América in the group stage after a promising start with a win over Bolivia.

Subsequent losses to Panama and Uruguay led to the dismissal of head coach Gregg Berhalter. As the U.S. prepares to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the search for a new coach has intensified, with rumors pointing to Mauricio Pochettino as the likely candidate to take the helm.

The USMNT’s next challenge will come in a friendly match against Canada in Kansas City, where the team will look to regain its footing under new leadership.

Beckham’s optimism and the arrival of Messi could be the catalysts needed to inspire a new wave of American talent, helping to realize the dream of seeing the USMNT become World Cup champions in the not-too-distant future.