Pochettino: It was a fantastic game, a very good first half

The head coach of the USA team, Mauricio Pochettino, made his comments in the World Cup 2026 match against Australia (0:2), thanks to which the Americans qualified for the playoffs. "I thought it was a fantastic game, a very good first half. We dominated. When the draw was made in December, I thought it would be a tough game. I'm incredibly happy for the fans. Christian Pulisic was not able to play, but if we want to win this tournament, we need the whole team. I hope he can help the team as soon as possible. I saw a team that sincerely believes in the chosen path and is able to expertly change tactical schemes for any scenario. Their ability to instantly adapt to both the match and our coaching plans deserves only the most enthusiastic words. The boys were simply fantastic," the FIFA press service quotes Pochettino as saying. Available for viewing on media.