When Mauricio Pochettino took over as head coach of the U.S. men’s national soccer team, he arrived with more name recognition than any coach the program had ever brought on board. The transition wasn’t without its rough patches, but the results are now speaking for themselves.
The U.S. squad topped Group D in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and now finds itself in an enviable position heading into the knockout rounds. The team’s path forward gives them a real shot at a deep run in the tournament.
Up next for the Americans is a Round of 16 matchup against Bosnia and Herzegovina, set to take place Wednesday in Santa Clara, California. The players, who weren’t always fully on board during the rebuilding process, appear to have completely rallied behind their coach heading into the high-stakes elimination phase of the competition.
