Pochettino urges US team to match Socceroos' physicality before World Cup clash
US coach Mauricio Pochettino emphasized his team's need to match the physicality and mindset of Australia's Socceroos ahead of their World Cup clash in Seattle. He expressed admiration for the belief instilled by Australian coach Tony Popovic, warning that the match will be challenging following a fiery friendly last October.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 01:55 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 02:00 UTC
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