Gio Reyna believes the United States men's national team is better prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing his own growth as a player and the collective experience the squad carries from their 2022 campaign in Qatar.

The USMNT midfielder said he has matured considerably since the last World Cup — a tournament that also brought personal controversy — and that he is ready to move forward rather than revisit past difficulties.

Reyna pointed to the lessons absorbed from 2022 as a key advantage heading into a home World Cup, arguing that familiarity with the demands of a major tournament will help the squad manage the finer details that can prove decisive at the highest level.

The United States are among the co-hosts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, raising expectations considerably for a squad that has steadily built experience across recent international cycles.