As the 2026 World Cup approaches, U.S. men's national team manager Mauricio Pochettino faces pressure to strengthen his roster after disappointing results at the Concacaf Nations League. With key players like Timothy Weah and Weston McKennie unavailable for the upcoming Gold Cup, Pochettino is keen on exploring fresh talent. His recent experimentation yielded promising players like Diego Luna and Patrick Agyemang, and with friendly matches against Turkey and Switzerland on the horizon, Pochettino has the perfect opportunity to test new options ahead of the World Cup.
With the 2026 World Cup approaching fast, U.S. menâs national team manager Mauricio Pochettino is exploring options beyond the core squad that reached the knockout stages in 2022.
After a disappointing performance in the last Concacaf Nations League, Pochettino feels an urgency to experiment and incorporate new players ahead of the next World Cup.
The upcoming Gold Cup and friendly matches against Turkey and Switzerland provide a perfect opportunity for Pochettino to test new talent amid player absences.
Pochettino's experimentation last March saw emerging talents like Diego Luna and Patrick Agyemang gaining attention, as he seeks to strengthen the U.S. attack.
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