Mauricio Pochettino uses laptop during U.S. match against Senegal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:31 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
During a hydration break in the 24th minute of a friendly match against Senegal, U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino utilized a laptop to provide tactical instructions to players. This approach involved displaying specific movements and strategies on the screen for the players to observe. Following the match, which ended in a 3-2 victory for the U.S., Pochettino expressed uncertainty about the use of laptops in future FIFA competitions. Players Weston McKennie and Christian Pulisic acknowledged the benefits of visual tools in understanding field movements. Pulisic suggested that more breaks could contribute positively to the game.
- •Pochettino gathered players during a hydration break for tactical discussions.
- •U.S. secured a 3-2 victory against Senegal in the friendly match.
- •Pochettino noted FIFA has not confirmed laptop use during World Cup.
- •Players appreciated visual learning through the laptop display.
- •Pulisic advocates for more breaks to aid tactical discussions.
- 3:31 PMCBS Sports — What's with Mauricio Pochettino laptop? How USMNT coach is trying to revolutionize cooling breaks
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — Now watch this: US coach Mauricio Pochettino turns to laptop in-game during match with Senegal
"Mauricio Pochettino gathered players around him during a hydration break in the 24th minute of Sunday's friendly against Senegal to give some tactical instructions. Television cameras showed the U.S. coach pointing to the screen with a finger as he talked, apparently showing desired movements on the field. “Players need to think, but they also need to see," Pochettino said said after the Americans' 3-2 win.
"Mauricio Pochettino utilized cooling breaks to show players tactical video on a laptop during the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal
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External links- CBS SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:31 PMWhat's with Mauricio Pochettino laptop? How USMNT coach is trying to revolutionize cooling breaks
Mauricio Pochettino utilized cooling breaks to show players tactical video on a laptop during the USMNT's 3-2 win over Senegal
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:43 AMNow watch this: US coach Mauricio Pochettino turns to laptop in-game during match with Senegal
Mauricio Pochettino gathered players around him during a hydration break in the 24th minute of Sunday's friendly against Senegal to give some tactical instructions. Television cameras showed the U.S. coach pointing to the screen with a finger as he talked, apparently showing desired movements on the field. “Players need to think, but they also need to see," Pochettino said said after the Americans' 3-2 win.
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