Mauricio Pochettino leads U.S. soccer into World Cup round of 32
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 2:06 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
The U.S. men's national soccer team, under coach Mauricio Pochettino, secured first place in Group D with two wins in the first two matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Pochettino, in his 20 months of leading the team, has fostered a new belief within the squad, emphasizing unity and heart. The Americans will face Turkiye next at SoFi Stadium on June 29. Despite previous struggles, the team's recent performances indicate improvement.
- •U.S. clinched first place in Group D with two victories.
- •Next match is against Turkiye on June 29.
- •The current mindset focuses on unity and effort.
- •Pochettino's tenure aimed at building new team culture.
- •Team has showed noticeable improvement ahead of knockout stage.
- 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: ‘Why not us?’ — Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. soccer revolution
"In 20 months, Mauricio Pochettino has instilled in the American squad something it hasn't had in a long time — belief.
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