USA Face Questions Under Pochettino as World Cup Looms

10 Jun 2026

With the World Cup days away, the United States enter on uncertain ground after a 2-1 friendly defeat to Germany in Chicago raised fresh doubts about Mauricio Pochettino's side. The hosts showed flashes of promise but remain a work in progress, with defender Chris Richards still recovering from an ankle problem ahead of Friday's opener against Paraguay. Across the tournament, teams are settling into base camps as final tune-ups offer late clues and raise questions before kickoff.