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USMNT’s World Cup exit isn’t just about the coach; it exposes broader failures and five reforms: retain and recruit dual nationals to widen the talent pool, appoint a domestic coach who knows MLS and the player pathway, make youth soccer cheaper to expand scouting, improve match accessibility to grow home support, and schedule true road tests abroad to toughen the team for future World Cups.
Comprehensive preview of USA vs Australia in World Cup 2026 Group D: USA, coached by Mauricio Pochettino, field a 26-man squad anchored by Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun, fresh off a 4-1 win over Paraguay, while Australia boss Tony Popovic names a bold 26-man mix of veterans and debuts, including Volpato, Tete Yengi and Nestory Irankunda; Tim Ream could become the oldest US World Cup player if he features. Kick-off is June 19 in Seattle as both sides seek momentum in Group D, with the USA holding a recent head-to-head edge.