Best Odds Center
best odds centre button
Click here!
Sport TV
watch live tv button
Click here!
to watch
Live FootBall
NPFL
Click here!
Live Scores
play watch Live Score button
Click here!

Pochettino Focused on USMNT World Cup Prep, Denies Talks with Tottenham or Real Madrid

Posted : 31 March 2026

United States national team manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed he has not held discussions with Tottenham Hotspur or Real Madrid, emphasizing that his attention remains on Tuesday’s friendly against Portugal and the upcoming FIFA World Cup. When asked about staying with the USMNT beyond the World Cup, Pochettino noted, “Never say never. In football, everything can happen.”

The coach, who previously managed Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain, dismissed rumors linking him to European clubs, stressing his commitment to the national team and the ongoing tournament. He also underlined the importance of focusing on improving the team rather than entertaining speculation about his future.

On the squad front, midfielder Johnny Cardoso was sent back to Atlético Madrid due to lingering leg discomfort, while defender Chris Richards remains available for Tuesday’s match despite minor knee soreness. Richards highlighted the team’s solid performance during the first half of their 5-2 loss to Belgium and stressed the need for greater defensive intensity and physicality ahead of the World Cup.

The USMNT is set to kick off Group D play on June 12 against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, with Great Park serving as its official training base. Both Pochettino and Richards emphasized using pre-World Cup friendlies to fine-tune the team’s defensive structure and overall performance.

 

ADD A COMMENT :

Hot Topics

close button
Please fill captcha :