USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino called hosting the 2026 World Cup "a massive, massive responsibility" and has called on U.S. fans to help push the team forward.

All nine are starting caliber internationals and several were virtual shoo-ins to start under Gregg Berhalter (and Mikey Varas) in recent windows.[ MORE: USMNT all-time stats, records | USMNT schedule ]It's difficult to imagine that all of the above wouldn't have been a part of Pochettino's first 23-man squad.

The Argentinian on his tactics, his adaptability and how both MLS and European-based players can play a role in his team