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Mauricio Pochettino Gets ‘Reality Check’ as Belgium Hit US for Five

Pochettino called the United States’ 5-2 loss to Belgium a “reality check” after his team conceded five straight goals at home. Weston McKennie gave the Americans the lead, but defensive lapses unraveled them. “We cannot arrive with the wrong idea,” Pochettino said, while Christian Pulisic admitted, “I have to finish my chances,” before Tuesday’s final World Cup tune-up against Portugal.