Mauricio Pochettino — head coach of the United States national team, leading them at the 2026 World Cup until their round-of-16 exit to Belgium.
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… Mauricio Pochettino (USA) After a rollercoaster two years in charge without much competitive football, Pochettino’s time in the States faces the acid test. …
World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battleCitizen Digital
… Alonso becomes the sixth permanent manager to take charge at Stamford Bridge in the past four years after Thomas Tuchel, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior. …
Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year dealCitizen Digital
… He points to world class managers like Mauricio Pochettino and Ronald Koeman – men who shaped his career at one point or the other - as blueprints for his own style. …
Inside Victor Wanyama’s quest for coaching badgesEnzo Maresca has won four consecutive games since replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, with the club joint-top of the Premier League alongside Arsenal. Maresca's most significant win came against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, a 1-0 victory achieved despite playing much of the game with 10 men following Phil Foden's sending-off.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Enzo Maresca has won four consecutive games since replacing Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager, with the club joint-top of the Premier League alongside Arsenal. Maresca's most significant win came against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, a 1-0 victory achieved despite playing much of the game with 10 men following Phil Foden's sending-off.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has called for Chelsea to be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title due to financial rule breaches and wants the honour awarded to his Tottenham side, which finished runners-up. Chelsea were fined £10 million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in July for 74 breaches of FA regulations under the Roman Abramovich era, including deals involving Eden Hazard, Willian, David Luiz and Nemanja Matic.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour awarded to Spurs, who finished seven points behind. Chelsea were fined £10 million and given a suspended two-window transfer ban in July for 74 breaches of FA regulations involving agents, intermediaries and third-party investment during the Roman Abramovich era.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The U.S. will begin under head coach Mauricio Pochettino with friendlies against Peru on September 26 in Orlando, Chile three days later in St. Louis, Mexico on October 3 in Glendale, Arizona, and Canada in St. Paul, Minnesota.
5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain head coach of the United States national team until the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced. The 54-year-old took over in 2024 and led the USA to the last 16 at the recent World Cup co-hosted with Canada and Mexico.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi's Argentina play Egypt on Tuesday in a World Cup last-16 match, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals. Argentina are the defending champions while Egypt have never progressed beyond the round of 16.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed by backlash over Folarin Balogun's clearance to play but insisted it was not an excuse for the US's World Cup elimination by Belgium. The US lost 4-1 to Belgium in the round-of-16 after Balogun, who had been cleared by FIFA following a red card appeal, featured in the match.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was disappointed by backlash over Folarin Balogun's eligibility but insisted it was no excuse for the team's 4-1 round-of-16 loss to Belgium, accusing critics of mixing politics with FIFA's decision.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream in his sixth tournament appearance.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Belgium defeated the United States 4–1 in a last-16 World Cup match, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice and Romelu Lukaku adding a fourth goal. The victory ended the US's hopes of reaching a first World Cup quarter-final in 24 years and set up a quarter-final match against Spain.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Argentina, the defending champions, meet Egypt in the World Cup round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and Erling Haaland are tied on seven goals in the Golden Boot race.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain beat Portugal 1-0 in a round-of-16 match on Monday, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign and sends Spain to the quarter-finals, where they will face either the United States or Belgium.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Spain defeated Portugal 1-0 on Monday to advance to the quarter-finals, with midfielder Mikel Merino scoring the winner in stoppage time. The victory ends Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign, with the Portuguese captain playing in his sixth edition of the tournament.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States play Belgium on Monday for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals. USA striker Folarin Balogun, who received a straight red card in the previous round, has had his one-game ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States will face Belgium on Monday in a World Cup quarter-final match in Seattle. US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a straight red card for stepping on an opponent's foot in the previous round and faced a one-game ban under FIFA rules, has had his ban suspended after Donald Trump intervened with FIFA chief Gianni Infantino.
6 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Mexico has beaten Ecuador to reach the World Cup knockout round, ending a 40-year wait to win a knockout game, while Canada and the USA are also progressing further than in previous tournaments as home advantage benefits all three hosts.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
USA coach Mauricio Pochettino said striker Folarin Balogun should "never" have received a red card after being sent off against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a World Cup Round of 32 match on July 1, 2026, following a VAR review for a foul on defender Tarik Muharemovic. Balogun's dismissal in the 64th minute means he will miss the last-16 match against Belgium.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time and was later sent off as the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 in the World Cup Round of 32, advancing to face Belgium in the last 16. Malik Tillman added a second goal from a free kick.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Folarin Balogun scored at half-time but was sent off after a clash with a Bosnia defender, yet the United States defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup knockout stage, with Malik Tillman adding a second goal from a free kick. The victory sets up a last-16 match against Belgium in Seattle on Monday.
2 July 2026 · The Standard →
Turkey defeated a heavily changed United States 3-2 with a late Kaan Ayhan winner in a Group D dead-rubber match. Already eliminated, Turkey scored their first goal in the tournament after two losses, while the US fielded a reshuffled lineup ahead of their knockout match against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
The United States have clinched top spot in World Cup Group D after wins over Paraguay and Australia and will face eliminated Turkey, while Germany, the Netherlands, and Japan are positioned to advance to the knockout rounds.
25 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States defeated Australia 2–0 in Group D to advance to the knockout rounds with a game to spare, following Mexico's earlier qualification. Brazil also progressed by defeating Haiti.
20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds with a game to spare, joining Mexico as the first teams to progress. The US scored an early own goal in the 11th minute and controlled possession throughout the match at Seattle's Lumen Field.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Germany face Ivory Coast on Saturday in a winner-take-all Group E match where the victor secures a place in the last 32, while Sweden can also advance with a win over the Netherlands in Houston.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
The USA and Australia will face off in a Group D match on Friday, with both teams eyeing progression to the World Cup knockout rounds after strong opening wins—the Americans defeated Paraguay 4-1 and Australia upset Turkey 2-0. Brazil will also play Haiti as they seek to revive their campaign.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States and Australia compete in a Group D match on Friday with the winner advancing to the World Cup knockout rounds. Brazil aim to kickstart their campaign against Haiti, while Mexico have already secured their place in the last 32.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa declined to explain his downward gaze in an official FIFA portrait, saying he is "not a model" after being asked by a reporter whether it was a form of protest.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the entire squad after the co-hosts defeated Paraguay 4-1 on Friday in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding another, saying the victory was a collective team performance rather than individual brilliance.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The United States begins their World Cup campaign against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, June 12, 2026—their first finals game on home soil in 32 years. US head coach Mauricio Pochettino says success means winning the World Cup, not merely progressing from Group D.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A day before the United States' first World Cup match against Paraguay, coach Mauricio Pochettino held a public training session where he led 5,500 fans in chants at the team's base in Irvine, California, as part of broader efforts to energise supporters and players.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →