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Roberto Casillas

USMNT Star ‘Optimistic’ About Returning to Fitness for 2026 World Cup

A lingering injury has seen U.S. men’s national team star left back Antonee Robinson play just four games in 2025–26, but recent developments in his recovery have left Robinson feeling confident about being fully ready to represent the Stars and Stripes in the 2026 World Cup.

After being named U.S. Soccer’s 2024 Male Player of the Year, Robinson hasn’t featured for the USMNT in 2025, with his last appearance for the national team coming on Nov. 2024.

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