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Pochettino’s Midfield Puzzle for 2026 World Cup
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The U.S. men’s national team gears up for the 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay, with manager Pochettino scrambling to finalize his lineup ahead of friendlies against Germany and Senegal. A leaked roster has sparked concern over midfield depth, fueling debates over formations — from a three-four-three featuring Adams and McKennie anchoring the heart of the pitch, to a four-two-three-one that could see McKennie drifting wide and Reyna or Tillman leading the attack. The four-three-three, tested against Portugal, might deploy Pulisic and Weah on the wings, with McKennie again on the right — but with questions lingering, the real challenge is finding the right balance to dominate the tournament’s opening stages.
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