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Mauricio Pochettino

United States coach who led the team to victory over Australia 2-0 and Paraguay 4-1 at the 2026 World Cup.

2026-03-112026-06-21

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Mauricio Pochettino managed the USA to a 2-0 victory over Australia

    Source

    A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time sealed a comfortable win for Mauricio Pochettino's side, who have advanced to the second phase of the tournament with a game to spare.

    Brazil romp, Scotland stumble
  3. The Namibian

    Mauricio Pochettino managed USA to 2-0 victory over Australia

    Source

    A Cameron Burgess own goal in the 11th minute and a headed effort from Alex Freeman two minutes before half-time sealed a comfortable win for Mauricio Pochettino's side, who have advanced to the second phase of the tournament with a game to spare.

    USA down Australia to reach World Cup knockout rounds
  4. The Namibian

    Mauricio Pochettino was managing USA team

    Source

    That result has left Mauricio Pochettino's USA team brimming with confidence and the country getting behind them as they prepare for the showdown with the Socceroos in the Pacific Northwest.

    USA, Australia eye World Cup knockout rounds, Brazil in action
  5. The Namibian

    Mauricio Pochettino refused to single out any individual player for praise after World Cup opening win

    Source

    United States coach Mauricio Pochettino refused to single out any individual player for praise following the co-hosts' dream World Cup opening win, insisting the 4-1 victory on Friday over Paraguay was a collective effort.

    Pochettino hails entire squad after World Cup opening win
  6. The Namibian

    Mauricio Pochettino picked a close-to-first-choice lineup for the warm-up game against Germany

    Source

    Having dispatched Senegal 3-2 last weekend, US coach Mauricio Pochettino picked a close-to-first-choice lineup.

    Germany beat US 2-1 in co hosts’ final World Cup warmup
  7. Informanté

    Mauricio Pochettino coaches United States at 2026 World Cup

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    Coached by Mauricio Pochettino, the Americans will once again benefit from home support during the tournament.

    Host nations joined by Curaçao, Haiti and Panama at 2026 FIFA World Cup
  8. May 2026
  9. The Namibian

    Mauricio Pochettino has had results underwhelming with USA

    Source

    The Argentine has at times clashed with local media, while results have been underwhelming.

    World Cup glory attracts superstar coaches into international battle
Sport

Brazil beats Haiti 3-0, Morocco stuns Scotland 1-0

The News

Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in a World Cup Group C match to eliminate the Caribbean nation from contention, with goals from Matheus Cunha (two) and Vinicius Junior, though Brazil's Raphinha suffered an apparent injury. Morocco won their first tournament game, defeating Scotland 1-0 with a goal from Ismael Saibari in the second minute.

20 June 2026 · The Namibian

Yesterday

  1. Brazil beats Haiti 3-0, Morocco stuns Scotland 1-0

    Brazil defeated Haiti 3-0 in a World Cup Group C match to eliminate the Caribbean nation from contention, with goals from Matheus Cunha (two) and Vinicius Junior, though Brazil's Raphinha suffered an apparent injury. Morocco won their first tournament game, defeating Scotland 1-0 with a goal from Ismael Saibari in the second minute.

    20 June 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 19 June

  1. USA beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout rounds

    The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in a Group D match, advancing to the last 32 of the World Cup with a game to spare. A Cameron Burgess own goal and an Alex Freeman header secured the victory for Mauricio Pochettino's side.

    19 June 2026 · The Namibian

  2. USA, Australia vie for World Cup knockout spots Friday

    The United States and Australia will compete in Group D on Friday in Seattle, with the winner advancing to the knockout rounds. The USA defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their opening match, while Australia upset Turkey 2-0, leaving both teams in confident form ahead of their clash.

    19 June 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 13 June

  1. Pochettino credits team effort after US beats Paraguay 4-1

    United States coach Mauricio Pochettino praised the collective performance following the US's 4-1 World Cup opening victory over Paraguay in Los Angeles, with Folarin Balogun scoring twice and Gio Reyna adding a late goal plus an own goal.

    13 June 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 7 June

  1. Germany beat US 2-1 in World Cup warmup match

    Kai Havertz and Leroy Sane scored as Germany defeated the United States 2-1 in Chicago on Saturday in both teams' final World Cup warm-up game before the tournament began. Despite the loss, the US mounted a promising performance with chances to equalize, including a notable strike by Antonee Robinson from outside the box.

    7 June 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 6 June

  1. Six CONCACAF teams qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

    Six teams from CONCACAF have secured places at the expanded 2026 FIFA World Cup: co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States, plus Curaçao, Haiti, and Panama. The tournament will be held from 11 June to 19 July 2026 and will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries.

    6 June 2026 · Informanté

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Top coaches pursue 2026 World Cup glory in new posts

    The 2026 World Cup has attracted leading coaches to international positions, including Thomas Tuchel to England and Carlo Ancelotti to Brazil, reversing international football's typical struggles to compete with club football for top talent.

    19 May 2026 · The Namibian

Sunday 17 May

  1. Xabi Alonso appointed Chelsea manager on four-year deal

    Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract starting July 1, 2026. Alonso, who guided Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten double in 2023/24, left Real Madrid after seven months and takes over a club that has spent over one billion pounds on players since 2022 but won no domestic trophy in eight seasons.

    17 May 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 1 April

  1. Tottenham appoints De Zerbi amid Premier League relegation battle

    Tottenham have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as manager on a five-year deal as they fight to avoid relegation from the Premier League for the first time in nearly 50 years, sitting just one point outside the drop zone with seven games remaining. De Zerbi, former Brighton and Marseille boss, replaces interim manager Igor Tudor, though some Tottenham fan groups have objected to his appointment citing his perceived support for Mason Greenwood.

    1 April 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 11 March

  1. Atletico Madrid beats error-ridden Tottenham 5-2 in Champions League

    Atletico Madrid dominated a mistake-filled Tottenham to win 5-2 in their Champions League last 16 first leg at the Metropolitano stadium. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky's early errors contributed to Atletico scoring four goals in 22 minutes, though Tottenham salvaged two goals to give themselves hope for the second leg.

    11 March 2026 · The Namibian

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