Pochettino Admits Misjudging USMNT Fan Passion Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino, the former Tottenham Hotspur and Paris Saint-Germain boss, has opened up about his initial misjudgment of the United States men's national team fanbase. Speaking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which the US will co-host with Canada and Mexico, Pochettino admitted he underestimated the sheer intensity and knowledge of American soccer supporters. He noted that the energy at USMNT fixtures, from group stage clashes to high-stakes knockout matches, rivals that of any football-...