The USMNT topped Group D at the 2026 FIFA World Cup under Mauricio Pochettino, winning its first two group matches for the first time in modern history.

The best World Cup finish of the modern era could be achieved by Mauricio Pochettino’s in-form side.

The USMNT clinched first place in World Cup Group D for the first time since 2010, giving Pochettino freedom to rotate players ahead of the knockout stage.