Former USMNT legend Clint Dempsey talks expectations & excitement for hosts ahead of World Cup

It’s less than a month from the World Cup returning to American soil for the first time in over three decades. Anticipation for the tournament is growing, and former US Men’s National Team captain Clint Dempsey knows all about those expectations, appearing in three World Cups himself. CNN Sport’s Andy Scholes had the chance to catch up with Dempsey about his thoughts heading into the 2026 tournament, as well as his involvement with global health leader Abbott and the Abbott Dream Team, which will provide some young soccer hopefuls with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.