Pochettino was the biggest name the U.S. men's soccer team had ever hired. His rebuild was bumpy at times — but now, with the U.S. headed to the World Cup knockout stage, the players are all in.

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 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.