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Christian Pulisic discusses USMNT's preparation for World Cup under Pochettino

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:10 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Christian Pulisic discusses USMNT's preparation for World Cup under Pochettino

Summary

Christian Pulisic highlighted the approach of U.S. Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino as the team prepares for the FIFA World Cup. Pulisic noted Pochettino's emphasis on energy and 'nastiness' in play, which contributed to a recent 3-2 victory over Senegal, a fellow World Cup participant. This win followed two previous friendly losses to Belgium and Portugal. The team aims to build chemistry and momentum ahead of their opening match against Paraguay on June 12. Pulisic, who scored his first international goal since 2024 in the match against Senegal, expressed the balance between tactical play and a more aggressive style sought by Pochettino.

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By the Numbers

•Pulisic scored his first goal of 2026 in the win over Senegal.
•The USMNT defeated Senegal 3-2 in a pre-World Cup friendly.
•Pochettino encourages a mix of aggression and tactical play.
•The team's opening World Cup match is against Paraguay on June 12.
•USMNT seeks to win their first knockout game since 1994.

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U.S. Men's National Team star Christian Pulisic has opened up on head coach Mauricio Pochettino's style and messages to his side as they rapidly approach the FIFA World Cup
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