US Men's National Team advances to World Cup knockout stage under coach Mauricio Pochettino.
The USMNT won Group D with victories over Paraguay and Australia before resting starters in a 3-2 loss to Turkey. The team faces Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on July 1, 2026, seeking its first knockout-stage win since 2002. Coach Mauricio Pochettino was hired in 2024 after the Copa América dismissal and overhauled the roster.
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“US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia” · The Hill, Reuters
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NPRNPR How coach Mauricio Pochettino made believers out of the U.S. World Cup team 47d ago CNNCNN A last-second goal ends the World Cup honeymoon for Mauricio Pochettino and the USA. Now the real work begins 48d ago 6 tracked claims across 7 outlets
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Pochettino found a culture of complacency among US players and overhauled the roster, evaluating more than 70 players.
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