Alex Morgan Declares Brazil World Cup the Toughest yet

WHO:

93.3 The Drive - Alex Morgan, two-time World Cup-winning striker, retired in 2024 after scoring 123 goals for the U.S. national team.

Sportstar - Alex Morgan, equal pay trailblazer, plans to attend the World Cup as a supporter.

WHAT:

93.3 The Drive - Morgan stated that the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil will be the most competitive yet.

Sportstar - Morgan expressed optimism about the U.S. squad, calling it the strongest line-up she has seen.

93.3 The Drive - Morgan plans to be "the ultimate fan" and will not offer advice from the sidelines.

Sportstar - Morgan hopes the U.S. does incredibly well in the tournament.

WHERE:

93.3 The Drive - Morgan spoke from Diamond Bar, California, where she grew up.

Sportstar - The 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup will take place in Brazil.

WHEN:

93.3 The Drive - Morgan plans to attend the World Cup in 2027.

Sportstar - Morgan looks ahead to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

WHY:

93.3 The Drive - Morgan believes Brazil's passion for football will provide a vibrant backdrop for the tournament.

Sportstar - Morgan noted that the growth of professional leagues worldwide has made the Women’s World Cup more competitive than in previous decades.

HOW:

93.3 The Drive - Morgan returned to help open a mini-pitch built through a partnership between her foundation and CVS Health.

Sportstar - Morgan hopes the new pitch will help young players build self-confidence and self-belief.

(UPDATED August 7, 2026 08:55 UTC)

Alex Morgan, the two-time World Cup-winning striker who retired in 2024 after scoring 123 goals for the U.S. national team, plans to attend the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil as a supporter. Speaking from her hometown of Diamond Bar, California, Morgan expressed her belief that this upcoming tournament will be the most competitive yet and praised the U.S. squad as the strongest line-up she has seen. She aims to be "the ultimate fan" during the event, hoping the new mini-pitch opened through her foundation will inspire young players to build self-confidence and self-belief.