Megan Rapinoe Criticizes USMNT's 'Never Chase Reality' World Cup Slogan
Megan Rapinoe has voiced her criticism of the US men's national soccer team's World Cup campaign slogan, "Never Chase Reality." On the A Touch More podcast with Sue Bird and Katie Nolan, Rapinoe suggested that "Dream big" would better convey the intended message of the campaign. The USMNT's 2026 World Cup campaign features the slogan "Never Chase Reality" and is accompanied by a 90-second film narrated by Marcello Hernandez. Hernandez described the campaign as embodying the American dream and daring to dream, reflecting the journey to the 2026 tournament for the men's team.
The US men's national team has experienced limited success on the global stage, including reaching the knockout stage in the 2022 World Cup, where they were eliminated by the Netherlands after a group stage that included a match against England. Their best recent performance was a quarterfinal run in 2002. Looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup, the US is placed in Group D, where they will compete for a knockout spot alongside Paraguay, Australia, and the winner of the UEFA playoff path.
