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Pochettino urges U.S. co-hosts to 'play free' at World Cup

US coach Mauricio Pochettino told his players to embrace freedom and not be intimidated by the expectations of co-hosting this summer's World Cup.

Published Mar 27, 2026, 4:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

US soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino on Friday urged his team to play with freedom as they prepare to co-host this summer's World Cup. He emphasized that players should not be held back by the pressures and expectations that come with hosting the tournament.