USMNT Clinches Group, Pochettino Urges Calm After Turkey Setback

The U.S. clinched Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and rested most starters in the final group game, losing to Turkey but still advancing to the knockout rounds. Mauricio Pochettino dismissed the loss as a distraction, calling the performance “pretty good” and stressing that winning the group was the goal. With the group title secured, the USMNT prepares for the knockouts, including a matchup with Bosnia and Herzegovina, as the squad leans on a young, rested lineup to push forward.