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Mauricio Pochettino Has the USMNT Reading From His Script at This World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino has led the USMNT to a historic World Cup run, becoming the team's winningest manager in the tournament's history.

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📍 How it ended

Mauricio Pochettino became the winningest USMNT manager in FIFA World Cup history. The team then prepared to face Belgium in the Round of 16 with eyes on the quarterfinals.

Epilogue added 16d ago, after coverage quieted.

The brief

The United States Men's National Team is advancing through the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with eyes now on the quarterfinals. The team is scheduled to face Belgium in the Round of 16. Coverage includes reports on a special sendoff for the team in Seattle and fan reactions to ticket prices for the upcoming match.

Reporting from the WSJ, Sports Illustrated, and The New York Times emphasizes the influence of coach Mauricio Pochettino, describing him as a "taskmaster" who has shifted the team's mindset. Soccer confirms Pochettino is now the winningest USMNT manager in World Cup history, while the Washington Post explores his origins in Argentina. Attention now turns to the Round of 16 match against Belgium.

Key points of interest include potential lineup changes regarding Folarin Balogun and the team's ability to continue their development, as noted by Tim Ream in FOX Sports coverage.

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Quick answers

Who is the current manager of the USMNT?

Mauricio Pochettino.

Which team does the USMNT face in the Round of 16?

Belgium.

What milestone has Mauricio Pochettino achieved?

According to U.S. Soccer, he has become the winningest USMNT manager in FIFA World Cup history.

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USMNT Mauricio Pochettino FIFA World Cup 2026 Belgium U.S. Soccer

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