World Cup 2022: 10 Current and Legendary Players Share What It Takes to Win

Men's National Team at the 2022 World Cup—as with all 32 teams competing in Qatar—is, naturally, to win the tournament.

"One of the mottos we had preparing for the World Cup was, 'Change the way the world views American soccer,'" midfielder Weston McKennie tells Newsweek.

In a way, Qatar represents a coming-of-age party for the young team, where "veteran" star players like McKennie, team captain Christian Pulisic and midfielder Tyler Adams are just 23 and 24 years old and the most pivotal breakout player is likely to be another midfielder, 19-year-old Yunus Musah (he'll turn 20 during the tournament).

team, including McKennie, Musah, goalkeeper Matt Turner, forward Jesus Ferreira and Coach Gregg Berhalter, to talk about their hopes and expectations for the World Cup and its impact on the future of soccer in America, particular as the U.S.