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In a bold move that turned heads and sparked memes, U.S. Men’s National Team coach Mauricio Pochettino pulled out his laptop during a 22-minute water break in a friendly against Senegal — and ran a full tactical session with the squad. What started as a viral moment is now a potential game-changer: FIFA’s new World Cup rules allow electronic devices during mandatory hydration breaks, turning them into advertising and tactical quarters. Pochettino proved you can teach, adjust, and inspire in just three minutes — as long as players hover just outside the touchline. With the 2026 World Cup co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, this could be the first tournament where every team uses in-game tech to outthink opponents — one screen at a time.

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