Carli Lloyd Reveals Source of USMNT's Winning Mentality During World Cup Run
Summary
The United States Men's National Soccer Team (USMNT) has started the 2026 World Cup strongly, winning their first two matches. Soccer legend Carli Lloyd credits head coach Mauricio Pochettino for building the team's winning mindset and belief in their ability to win.Key Facts
- The USMNT won 4-1 against Paraguay and 2-0 against Australia in their first two World Cup games.
- This is the USMNT’s first group stage win since 2010.
- The team has led for a total of 173 minutes in their first two matches.
- Carli Lloyd praised coach Mauricio Pochettino for uniting the team and boosting their confidence.
- Pochettino, 52, became USMNT head coach in August 2024.
- He has coached top clubs like Tottenham, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
- The USMNT aims to continue their strong play in their last group game against Turkiye on Thursday.
- The U.S. has never won the World Cup; their best finish was third place in 1930.
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