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Pochettino’s USMNT Blueprint & Lionel Messi's Last Dance?
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- The Athletic FC: Daily Cup
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- Jun 16, 2026
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- 1575
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Summary
Hosts Tamerra Griffin and James Nicholas break down the opening week of the 2026 World Cup Group Stage! Senior Soccer Writer Tom Bogert joins to demystify USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino following a massive 4-1 opening win over Paraguay. We dive into the billionaire funding behind his hiring, his squad rebuild, and his unique team-building quirks. Plus, MLS insider Paul Tenorio discusses whether this tournament is Lionel Messi's international "last dance" with Argentina and analyzes Gio Reyna’s emotional, game-sealing goal. Finally, Senior Editor Hannah Vanbiber exposes FIFA’s bizarre venue cover-ups. Is Argentina poised to repeat, and can Pochettino lead the USMNT to glory? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.