Letters That Unite: Sebastian Berhalter (USA)

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off on Thursday, 11 June – but every player’s journey to that moment began long before the opening whistle, shaped by the people who stood beside them along the way.

In the latest edition of “Letters That Unite”, USA midfielder, Sebastian Berhalter sits down to read a heartfelt letter from his father and former U.S. Men’s National Team player and head coach, Gregg Berhalter. Gregg was a member of the USMNT squad at the FIFA World Cup in both 2002 and 2006, and coached the stars and stripes at the last tournament in Qatar in 2022.

Through his words, he reflects on his son’s journey and memories together, as well as the pride he felt when seeing his son selected to play for the U.S. Men’s National Team at the FIFA World Cup 2026™.

“Letters That Unite” is a FIFA digital series that highlights the human stories behind the game – the relationships, sacrifices and support systems that shape every player’s journey.

By giving a voice to those closest to the players, the series captures the emotion, resilience and unity that define football at its highest level. It brings to life FIFA’s belief that Football Unites the World, showing how the FIFA World Cup™ connects people across generations, cultures and continents through shared passion and memories that last a lifetime.

Alisson (Brazil), Ricardo Rodríguez (Switzerland) and Andy Robertson (Scotland). To access, please visit the FIFA Media Hub links below:

• Letters That Unite – Alisson (Brazil)

• Letters That Unite – Ricardo Rodríguez (Switzerland)

• Letters That Unite – Andy Robertson (Scotland)