Mauricio Pochettino Admits 'Problem' With USMNT Preparation
The United States men's national team had a hard time preparing for the World Cup because of the lack of qualifying competition.
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By Jordan SiglerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.With the United States set to be a host country (along with Mexico and Canada) for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the United States men's national team had the benefit of being an automatic qualifier for the world's most prestigious soccer tournament.More News: USMNT Coach Faces Heat for Pregame Comments After 5-2 Belgium RouteHow much of a benefit it is to be an automatic qualifier is in the eye of the beholder.The USMNT was never in jeopardy of suffering the embarrassing fate Italy did when the Italians failed to make the World Cup (for a third time in a row).
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