Pochettino: USMNT complacency was a 'big punch'
Summary
USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said he underestimated how complacent the team was when he became coach in 2024. Since then, he has worked hard to change the team, leading to a strong start in the 2026 World Cup.Key Facts
- Mauricio Pochettino is the coach of the US men’s national soccer team (USMNT).
- He took over the team in 2024.
- Pochettino described the team’s previous attitude as complacent, meaning they were too relaxed or confident.
- He called his own view on this situation "naïve," meaning he underestimated it.
- After his changes, the team has performed very well in the 2026 World Cup.
- The USMNT is competing in the 2026 World Cup, which is a major international soccer tournament.
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