The U.S. head coach explains why he was so 'relaxed' heading into this World Cup, and how the past has helped to shape a positive future

Before the World Cup, Pochettino played for and coached teams including PSG and Espanyol – football runs in the family, and his 2 sons both work in the sport.

With only one round of group stage games remaining, Mauricio Pochettino’s side could be in line for a relatively inviting run to the quarterfinals.

The U.S. head coach explains why he was so 'relaxed' heading into this World Cup, and how the past has helped to shape a positive future

Mauricio Pochettino says he was surprised and naive when he took over the U.S. team nearly two years before the World Cup