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Mauricio Pochettino aims for USMNT to win World Cup on home soil

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:30 AM

Last updated Jun 9, 2026

Mauricio Pochettino aims for USMNT to win World Cup on home soil

Summary

Mauricio Pochettino declares that the objective for the US men's national team (USMNT) is to win the World Cup in 2026. Speaking to Men in Blazers, he emphasized that merely reaching the quarter-finals would not suffice for those involved with the team. Pochettino encourages the squad to believe in their potential as dark horses in the tournament. While the US is not considered a serious contender, Pochettino believes hard work and belief are essential for achieving success. The team's first goal is to advance past the group stage, aiming to make a statement on home turf.

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By the Numbers

•Pochettino rejects the idea of settling for a quarter-final finish.
•He believes the team must aim to win the World Cup.
•The USMNT is not viewed as a front-runner by experts.
•The first goal is to advance past the group stage.
•Pochettino emphasizes hard work and belief in the squad's potential.

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What they're saying

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Mauricio Pochettino has never been a manager who deals in small targets, and that has now carried straight into his work with the USMNT. The Argentine has been asked to do something huge on home soil, taking a talented but still developing American team into a World Cup where expectation will be unlike anything this group has experienced before.
— Yahoo Sports

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