What happened: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, asked on Fox's postgame broadcast whether the co-hosts can win the World Cup, answered "Yes." The United States have opened the tournament with two straight wins, and US players echoed the sentiment, saying a title run is the mindset within the squad.

Why it matters: A 2-0 start puts the co-hosts in strong position to advance from the group stage and validates rising expectations on home soil. Public backing from a figure like Ibrahimovic adds to the momentum surrounding a US side trying to convert host-nation energy into a deep run.

What to watch: Watch the United States' next group-stage fixture to see whether they can secure passage to the knockout rounds and keep the title talk alive.