Pochettino Slams Media for Not Congratulating USMNT After Group Win
TL;DR
USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino criticized reporters for not congratulating the team after they topped Group D at the 2026 World Cup, even as they rested players in a dead-rubber vs Turkey. The group win secures a Round of 32 clash with Bosnia, and Pochettino stressed the achievement’s importance while noting the media should celebrate the team’s success.
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