Mauricio Pochettino comments on USMNT avoiding Argentina in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 5:33 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino, coach of the U.S. Men's National Team, reacted to the team's avoidance of Argentina in the World Cup knockout stage. After winning Group D, the USMNT will face Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1 in Santa Clara, with a possible subsequent matchup against Belgium or Senegal. Pochettino humorously noted that Argentina is on the other side of the bracket, allowing his team a chance to potentially face them only in the final. Argentina has demonstrated strength in the tournament, currently holding a +7 goal differential and only allowing one goal in the group stage.
- •USMNT faces Bosnia-Herzegovina on July 1
- •Pochettino relieved to avoid Argentina in knockout round
- •Argentina has scored eight goals with strong defense
- •Potential match with Belgium or Senegal may follow
- 5:33 PMYahoo Sports — Why Mauricio Pochettino's response to the USMNT avoiding Argentina is absolutely perfect
"With the USMNT officially avoiding his native Argentina in the World Cup knockout bracket, Mauricio Pochettino's reaction was an absolute masterclass.
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