Mauricio Pochettino responded to criticism regarding his method of informing players about their status for the 2026 U.S. World Cup roster. Players included in the United States' 55-man provisional roster received notifications via email about whether they made the final selection on Friday. Some players expressed dissatisfaction with this approach.
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Mauricio Pochettino addresses criticism over USMNT World Cup roster notifications
Mauricio Pochettino has addressed criticism over his decision to notify players about their inclusion in the 2026 U.S. World Cup roster through email. The notifications were sent to those on the provisional roster, leading to some discontent among players.
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