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10 U.S. men’s World Cup heroes from past tournaments

The U.S. hasn't had a ton of success at the World Cup, but that doesn't mean there's been a shortage of incredible moments or impactful players. Here are 10 of the best.

United States' Landon Donovan celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot during a 2010 World Cup round of 16 match against Ghana.
United States' Landon Donovan celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot during a 2010 World Cup round of 16 match against Ghana.Read moreThemba Hadebe / AP

The 2022 World Cup has finally arrived, with games set to begin Sunday in Qatar. And unlike the 2018 men’s tournament that was played in Russia, United States fans will actually have a rooting interest this time around after the team failed to qualify for the last one.

Ahead of the U.S. men’s national team’s first game against Wales on Monday — when a new star could begin etching his name in the history books — we thought now would be as good a time as any to take a trip down memory lane and look back at some of the past World Cup heroes from the USMNT.

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Bart McGhee (1930)

Walter Bahr (1950)

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Tony Meola (1990, ‘94)

Earnie Stewart (1994, ‘98, 2002)

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Brian McBride (1998, 2002, ‘06)

Landon Donovan (2002, ‘06, ‘10)

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DaMarcus Beasley (2002, ‘06, ‘10, ‘14)

Clint Dempsey (2006, ‘10, ‘14)

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Tim Howard (2006, ‘10, ‘14)

John Brooks (2014)