But even as Banks has enjoyed a breakout season and been a ray of sunshine for Augsburg, it's clear his mind is far from the World Cup. "But I don't think it's the time right now to think about the World Cup or anything else than our games because we are in a different position and that's more important at the moment." Noahkai Banks' strong form for Augsburg in the Bundesliga might not just get him into Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad for the World Cup -- he might even be a starter! Banks was eventually named to the squad that competed at the 2023 FIFA under-17 World Cup. Also, the under-17 World Cup has been a dream.