With just 39 days until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Fox Sports has dropped a promotional video that's as bold as it is breathtaking—imagining the U.S. Men's National Team (USMNT) lifting the trophy. Is it realistic? Not even close. But is it the kind of hype that gets you counting down the days? Absolutely.

Once hailed as a "golden generation" destined to contend on home soil, this USMNT squad has proven to be a mix of dazzling talent and frustrating inconsistency. They turned heads at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, advancing to the Round of 16 before falling to the Netherlands. Since then, though, key players have struggled to find their rhythm, both for club and country. Reality checks have been frequent.

But here's the thing about the World Cup: it runs on hope. So what if Christian Pulisic hasn't found the back of the net in 2026? In Fox's fever dream of a promo, he scores an Olimpico—a goal straight from a corner kick—against Brazil in the final. It's the kind of moment that makes you believe, even if your brain knows better.

The video itself is a spectacle, complete with AI-generated crowd scenes that feel a bit off. But let's be honest: the most realistic part might be seeing Cristian Roldan somehow on the pitch. Still, it works. It fires you up. It reminds you why we love the beautiful game—and why, for a few minutes, it's okay to dream big.

So grab your jersey, stock up on gear, and get ready. Whether or not the USMNT makes history, the journey is going to be one for the ages.