Mauricio Pochettino discusses NBA draft with JJ Redick during World Cup meet-up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the USMNT, met with LA Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick during the World Cup, where they discussed Redick's birthday and the NBA draft. The conversation took place ahead of the USA's final group match against Turkey on June 25. The USMNT has qualified for the knockout stage, set to begin on July 1, likely facing Bosnia and Herzegovina. This final group match is deemed largely irrelevant as the USA has already secured the top position in Group D.
- •Pochettino conversed with Redick about the NBA draft and shared birthday wishes.
- •USMNT will play Turkey on June 25 in their last group match.
- •USA has qualified for the Round of 32, starting July 1.
- •Bosnia and Herzegovina likely to be the USA's next opponent.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Mauricio Pochettino said to LA Lakers Head Coach JJ Redick during World Cup meet-up
"Mauricio Pochettino is the man tasked with ensuring the USMNT have a successful 2026 World Cup on home soil. The USA have had a prolific start to the tournament and are due to face Turkey in their final group match on Thursday evening.
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