Mauricio Pochettino's unique USMNT tactics raise questions ahead of FIFA World Cup

U.S. Men's National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino raised eyebrows during a friendly against Senegal on Sunday, May 31, 2026, by using a hydration break to show players tactical footage on a laptop. The unconventional approach has prompted questions about whether FIFA will permit the practice at the upcoming World Cup. Pochettino himself has expressed uncertainty over whether the tactic complies with FIFA regulations.