USA manager Mauricio Pochettino discussed his vision for the tournament, challenging the narrative that the United States cannot be title contenders. He questioned why his team should be excluded from serious championship consideration.
Pochettino reflected on his childhood in Argentina, recalling the 1978 World Cup watched on one of the few color televisions in the area. He was inspired by legends like Kempes, Passarella and Ardiles, growing up in a modest rural family where football represented hope and aspiration.
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Football | The Guardian