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Gregg Berhalter insists USMNT can 'beat top teams' in wake of 5-1 humiliation against Colombia as U.S. boss addresses job security questions

The USMNT succumbed to an<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lay-off-gregg-berhalter-usmnt-s-loss-colombia-wasn-t-his-fault/bltd28051ffc46b9a99" target="_blank"> embarrassing 5-1 defeat to Colombia</a> and social media was ablaze asking for Berhalter's dismissal. However, the Stars and Stripes boss has brushed off this criticism.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Berhalter, when questioned about the significance of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/usmnt-called-out-lack-respect-colombia-drubbing-gregg-berhalter-reacts-pre-copa-america-wake-up-call/blt198b9e7dfd202b11" target="_blank">achieving specific results</a> to secure his position for the 2026 World Cup, said: "I don't think I'm the right person to answer that question but what I would say is that we do see this as a building block. We see this group as a talented group, a group that's able to do good things".He further expressed his optimism and added: "I think we can beat top teams, but we have to go show it. We've talked a lot about doing it and for us it's really about the performance, going out there and having a solid performance that you putting yourself in position to actually go ahead and win."

WHAT BERHALTER SAID

Berhalter has already consigned the defeat to Colombia in the history books and is not much concerned with the scoreline."The natural tendency would be to say, OK, now it's only about the result [against Brazil]. But the reality is it is a friendly game. We are preparing for a tournament," Berhalter said. "We have to be brave and we have to continue with our plan. And, obviously, a lot of pressure from the outside after a 5-1 defeat at home but, again, it's about preparing this group for a Copa América."

THE BIGGER PICTURE

As the USMNT continues its preparations, the friendly against Brazil on Wednesday evening serves as a crucial opportunity for the players to showcase their readiness and form. Although they haven't had much success in the past against the Selecao, the Colombia defeat should spur the players on.

WHAT NEXT FOR USMNT?

Gregg Berhalter insists USMNT can 'beat top teams' in wake of 5-1 humiliation against Colombia as U.S. boss addresses job security questions | Goal.com

Gregg Berhalter claimed that the USMNT can &quot;beat top teams&quot; in wake of the 5-1 humiliation against Colombia as he addressed job security questions.