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Carli Lloyd credits Mauricio Pochettino for USMNT's World Cup success

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:55 PM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Carli Lloyd credits Mauricio Pochettino for USMNT's World Cup success
Summary

Carli Lloyd praised USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino for instilling a winning mentality during the team’s historic start at the 2026 World Cup. Following a 2-0 victory over Australia, which secured the U.S. its first group win since 2010, Lloyd highlighted Pochettino’s influence on the squad's mental approach. The USMNT has achieved dominant performances, winning their first two matches by a combined score of 6-1, leading for a total of 173 minutes. The team looks ahead to its final group stage match against Turkiye on June 22, where they aim to continue their strong performance heading into the knockout rounds.

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  • •USMNT secured a 2-0 win over Australia on June 20.
  • •Lloyd credited Pochettino for the team's mentality and belief.
  • •The U.S. won its group for the first time since 2010.
  • •The team leads for 173 minutes in their first two matches.
  • •Final group match against Turkiye is set for June 22.
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  • 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Carli Lloyd reveals source of USMNT's winning mentality during World Cup run
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A U.S. legend credited USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino with helping deliver a historic start for the Americans at the World Cup.

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