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Pochettino confident Pulisic will score in 2026 World Cup

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: May 28, 2026, 9:27 PM

Last updated May 28, 2026

Pochettino confident Pulisic will score in 2026 World Cup

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U.S. men's national team coach Mauricio Pochettino expressed confidence in star player Christian Pulisic ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Pulisic opted out of the 2023 Concacaf Gold Cup to focus on his club season with AC Milan, during which he aims to avoid burnout. Despite previous tensions regarding his commitment to the national team, Pochettino believes Pulisic will make significant contributions. The U.S. team aims to advance beyond previous performances in major tournaments.

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•Pochettino leads the U.S. men's national team.
•Pulisic sat out the 2023 Gold Cup for rest.
•Tensions arose between Pulisic and the coaching staff.
•The U.S. aims for a stronger showing in 2026.

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9:27 PMThe Guardian Sport — Pochettino says Christian Pulisic ‘is going to score in the World Cup’

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US coach addressed several topics on Thursday ‘We are seeing the real American player right now’ On World Cup snubs: ‘It’s so painful, it’s so difficult’ Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Mauricio Pochettino is entering the 2026 World Cup with plenty of confidence in his team’s biggest star, even after last summer’s saga that saw Christian Pulisic ask out of national team duty. The Milan forward opted out of last summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup as he prioritized entering the 2025-26 season with adequate rest, wanting to avoid burnout for this crucial World Cup summer. The star and his international coach then exchanged words through podcasts in the lead-up to the tournament, which saw the US fall in the final against Mexico. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Pablo Iglesias Maurer in Fayetteville, Georgia and Jeff Rueter

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The Guardian SportMay 28, 2026, 9:27 PM
Pochettino says Christian Pulisic ‘is going to score in the World Cup’
US coach addressed several topics on Thursday ‘We are seeing the real American player right now’ On World Cup snubs: ‘It’s so painful, it’s so difficult’ Sign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletter Mauricio Pochettino is entering the 2026 World Cup with plenty of confidence in his team’s biggest star, even after last summer’s saga that saw Christian Pulisic ask out of national team duty. The Milan forward opted out of last summer’s Concacaf Gold Cup as he prioritized entering the 2025-26 season with adequate rest, wanting to avoid burnout for this crucial World Cup summer. The star and his international coach then exchanged words through podcasts in the lead-up to the tournament, which saw the US fall in the final against Mexico. Continue reading...

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