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USMNT's Mauricio Pochettino finally gets serious about the first-team roster in advance of 2026 World Cup

The date of the FIFA World Cup opener – June 12, 2026 – has been seared into the minds of American soccer fans for nearly two years, since the competition schedule for the tournament was announced. The number of days that remain before the opening game of United States men’s national team never stops shrinking.

And that’s why so many who follow the team, as fans who cheer for the team and analysts paid to examine its performance, have been seeking a sense of urgency from head coach Mauricio Pochettino in preparing the USMNT to perform at its best.

Finally, that's reflected in the team's approach to a national team window.

It was plain for all to see in the

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