# Pochettino Exclusive Interview and Messi's Hat-Trick

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Podcast: [The Athletic FC: Daily Cup](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-fc-daily-cup-7899757)
Published: 2026-06-22T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-athletic-fc-daily-cup/episodes/pochettino-exclusive-interview-and-messis-hat-trick
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## Resource

Join Tamerra Griffin and James McNicholas on The Athletic FC: Daily Cup as they break down the 2026 World Cup action. Soccer insider Paul Tenorio joins the show to share an exclusive, one-on-one interview with USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino following the USA's raucous 2-0 victory over Australia. Plus, James Horncastle does a deep dive into how Lionel Messi prepared for his spectacular tournament-opening hat-trick for Argentina, and senior sports media columnist Andrew Marchand critiques the broadcaster dynamic between FOX pundits Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Alexi Lalas. Can Pochettino lead the USMNT to a historic World Cup run? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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