Pochettino commented on the exit of the US national team to the playoffs of the 2026 World Cup

The head coach of the United States national team, Mauricio Pochettino, shared his impressions after the victory over Australia in the second round of the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The American team won and early secured a place in the playoff stage of the tournament. After the final whistle, the Argentinian specialist praised the performance of his wards, especially in the first half of the match. "I think it was a fantastic game and a very good first half. I think we dominated the pitch," said Pochettino. The coach also admitted that even after the draw for the final part of the World Cup, he expected serious resistance from the Australians. "When the draw was made in December, I thought it would be a difficult game against Australia," said the coach of the USA national team. At the end, Pochettino expressed his joy over the team's success and thanked the fans for their support. "I am very happy for our fans," concluded the head coach of the Americans. Thanks to two victories at the start of the tournament, the US national team guaranteed itself early participation in the playoffs of the 2026 World Cup.