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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

Mauricio Pochettino leads U.S. soccer into World Cup round of 32
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 2:06 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: ‘Why not us?’ — Inside Mauricio Pochettino’s U.S. soccer revolution
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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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