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Mauricio Pochettino Says US Can Win World Cup

Pochettino told the U.S. squad to dream big before friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, insisting, “Why not us?” and “We need to dream.” The coach, hired in late 2024, said belief must shape reality ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The Americans have not reached a semifinal since 1930 and last made the quarterfinals run in 2002.