Morgan says Brazil World Cup will be most competitive yet

DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug 6 : Alex Morgan will swap the pressure of playing in four World Cups for the anxiety of watching from the stands next year when she travels to Brazil to see the United States bid for another world title.The two-time World Cup-winning striker said Brazil's passion for the sport would provide a vibrant backdrop for the 2027 tournament, while the depth of the U.S. squad should leave it well placed for a tough challenge."In Brazil, football is just part of the culture," Morgan said in an interview. "You're going to see people playing soccer in the streets. You're going to see everyone talking about it and watching."Morgan, an equal pay trailblazer who retired in 2024 after scoring 123 goals for the U.S. national team and winning the 2022 NWSL Golden Boot, said she