https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-naive-mauricio-pochettino-s-lowest-moments-turned-the-usmnt-into-world-cup-darlingsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-naive-mauricio-pochettino-s-lowest-moments-turned-the-usmnt-into-world-cup-darlingshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/how-a-naive-mauricio-pochettino-s-lowest-moments-turned-the-usmnt-into-world-cup-darlings#u19578Wed, 01 Jul 2026 03:25:28 +0000Coach Mauricio Pochettino overcame early struggles and a perceived lack of competitive intensity to transform the USMNT. After admitting he was naive about team culture, he fostered a belief that the U.S. could win the World Cup. This shift in mentality spurred a historic run in the tournament.What's confirmed:Mauricio Pochettino admitted he was "naïve" about USMNT culture.Pochettino believes the primary issue for the USMNT was a lack of competitive intensity rather than a lack of talent.The U.S. men's national team won their group despite a 3-2 loss to Türkiye.Pochettino's