Mauricio Pochettino, head coach of the U.S. men's national soccer team, emphasized the necessity of experiencing pressure in the Gold Cup final against Mexico for preparation ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Since the U.S. already qualified for the World Cup, this final is deemed crucial as the team will have no competitive matches before the tournament. Pochettino acknowledged the challenge of facing a largely Mexican crowd and reaffirmed that winning the Gold Cup is the next objective after reaching the final. Team unity has grown during their training camp.
Mauricio Pochettino emphasized the need for the U.S. team to experience pressure in the upcoming Gold Cup final, viewing it as essential preparation for the 2026 World Cup. Pochettino stated, 'I think it's important that we have that difficult scenario to feel the pressure, to feel the stress.' He acknowledged that the final is crucial for gaining experience after securing World Cup qualification.
Pochettino reflected on the journey to the final, stating, 'To arrive in the final of the Gold Cup was the objective. That was our first step and now our second step, third step, is to win.' He highlighted the significance of the match for the team's progression.
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