Legendary Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic says the U.S. Men's National Team has a legitimate shot at winning the World Cup—and he's not alone. American defender Chris Richards shares the sentiment, telling ESPN that believing in a U.S. title run isn't unrealistic. As the tournament gets underway, at least a couple of high-profile voices are backing the Americans.

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