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Mauricio Pochettino, USMNT Dealt Unfortunate News Before World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino is less than four weeks away from leading the United States men’s national team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The USMNT’s opening match against Paraguay is scheduled for June 12.

By YardbarkerPublished 21 May, 08:15 pmUpdated 21 May, 08:15 pm3 min read
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Mauricio Pochettino is less than four weeks away from leading the United States men’s national team into the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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