The madness that Pochettino said before making his debut against Panama

In a bold statement that has sent shockwaves through the world of soccer, new United States men's national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has declared his intention to lead the team to a World Cup victory. The former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain manager, who takes over a team that recently competed in the 2024 Copa América, made his aspirations clear during his introductory press conference.

• Recomendado

  (VIDEO) More relevant than ever, this was Cristiano Ronaldo's goal against Poland in the Nations League

• Recomendado

  They have all the money, the 80 million that Arsenal will spend soon

"We believe that we can work together to win, not just win games but compete for the biggest trophies, be there fighting for the World Cup and the Copa América, which is the dream of all the fans," Pochettino stated.

The Argentine tactician, who becomes the first Latin American coach to lead the USMNT, has drawn inspiration from the success of the US women's national team. "One of the great inspirations we must have is our women's team," Pochettino added. The US women have dominated the international game for decades, winning multiple World Cup and Olympic titles.

Argentine manager sets sights on World Cup glory

Pochettino's appointment comes after a disappointing Copa América campaign for the USMNT, where they were eliminated in the group stage. However, the former Chelsea manager is optimistic about the potential of his new squad. "We saw the games but it's difficult to judge," Pochettino commented. "The circumstances are special after the Copa América, the situation was not good for the players but it's important to see the potential, we have good players."

Pochettino's arrival has generated significant excitement among US soccer fans, who are eager to see what the experienced coach can bring to the team. With the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, just around the corner, Pochettino's ambitious goals have set the stage for what could be a golden era for US men's soccer.