Pre-World Cup results have you worried? They probably shouldn’t

The United States men's national soccer team is facing criticism for its poor performance in March friendlies ahead of the World Cup. Despite losing to Belgium and Portugal, history suggests that disheartening pre-tournament results do not necessarily predict a team's success. Manager Roberto Martínez cautioned fans against placing too much value on March outcomes, calling them 'worthless.'.

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