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Mauricio Pochettino, Argentina’s legendary coach, has taken the reins of the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team for the 2026 World Cup — the first non-American manager since 2014. With a proven track record at PSG, Tottenham, and Chelsea, and experience working with Messi and Mbappé, Pochettino brings global expertise to a squad hungry for redemption after recent disappointments. His tenure has already yielded a solid 14W-9L-2D record, and he’s building a roster primed for a deep run at home. Though not an American citizen — coaches aren’t bound by the same nationality rules as players — Pochettino’s appointment marks a historic moment, echoing Bora Milutinović’s 1994 run. His rallying cry? “Why not us?” — aiming for the quarterfinals, a feat not seen since 2002.

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