Cole Campbell not done in Dortmund yet, eyes set on 2026 World Cup | OneFootball

With three late goals, the USA team also won their second match at the U20 World Cup in Chile, remarkably defeating the traditionally strong French team with a clear 3-0 victory. Cole Campbell was also in action for the USA; unlike in the opening rout against New Caledonia (9-1), he did not score and was substituted, but he is still considered a great hope for a successful tournament run.

After the U20 World Cup, Campbell would like to follow up next summer by participating in the 2026 World Cup, which will take place in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. In an interview with “WAZ,” the young Borussia Dortmund professional revealed that he has already spoken with the national team’s assistant coach Miguel D’Agostino, who met with Campbell and Giovanni Reyna, who has since transferred to Borussia Mönchengladbach: “He assured us that they have everything in view.”

2026 World Cup as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”

At the same time, Campbell wants to use the current tournament as a stage and makes no secret of his dream to be there next year: “I also hope to recommend myself for a nomination at the U20 tournament. My dream is to be in the squad for the 2026 World Cup in my home country – that is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I’m giving it my all, I promise.”

The 19-year-old, who so far this season has only made a brief appearance in the 2-0 away win at 1. FC Heidenheim, also knows that match practice at club level is essential for making the leap to the senior national team. That’s probably why a transfer was considered in the summer, especially to VfB Stuttgart, which Campbell does not hide: “After last season, I did actually think about my future – anything else wouldn’t be honest. Everything was always communicated openly with the club.”

After “many good conversations with Niko Kovac, Sebastian Kehl, and Lars Ricken,” Campbell came to the conclusion “that it’s best for me to stay here.” Also because the versatile attacking player would most like to make his breakthrough at BVB: “In my heart, I’m not done here in Dortmund yet. I want to make it, earn playing time, and play more minutes. I want to score my first goal in front of the South Stand, and many teammates have told me about the parades around Borsigplatz. That remains a dream.”

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