Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson expects the USA to join England in the second phase of the World Cup which kicks off in South Africa next month.
Ferguson is in the States ahead of United's tour of the country in July and believes it is not too difficult for Bob Bradley's men to get through the group stages.
"In the group they're in with England and Algeria, it's not beyond them to qualify," Ferguson said during a press conference in New York.
"If (USA) can survive after that in terms of the next two matches, they have a very good chance at qualifying. In fact, I think they will qualify.
"You know, they've proved themselves in previous World Cups. (Landon) Donovan, (Clint) Dempsey, have some experience of being there before.
"I don't think they're going to be overwhelmed with the atmosphere of the World Cup, the importance of the World Cup, the intensity.
Ferguson added: "I think that will be easy for them. I think they'll be used to that. Those players have that, Donovan, Dempsey. Dempsey has had a great season in England this year.
"They are very athletic, they apply themselves very well, and are difficult to play against."