Three Questions Facing Mauricio Pochettino Ahead of USMNT’s World Cup Opener

Mauricio Pochettino's U.S. men's national team is preparing for their 2026 World Cup opener against Paraguay on Friday, with several key questions still to be resolved before the tournament begins. The USMNT is placed in Group D alongside Paraguay, Australia, and Türkiye. The team has completed its pre-World Cup friendly matches and now turns its full focus to the group stage competition.