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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
June 11, 2026
5h ago
Pochettino rallies USA fans ahead of Paraguay encounter

Argentinian coach Pochettino kicks off a public training session by grabbing the microphone and leading 5,500 fans in “USA! USA” chants at the team’s training base in Irvine, California...
✨ Key Highlights
Ahead of their first World Cup game against Paraguay on June 11, 2026, US coach Mauricio Pochettino is employing unconventional methods to rally home support.
- Coach Pochettino is actively engaging fans, leading chants and participating in unusual interviews, including one with Sesame Street's Grover.
- The US team is attempting to connect with a wider American audience through initiatives like fashion photoshoots to boost fan energy.
- Previous matches have seen the US team's home crowds outnumbered by rival fans, a concern that players hope to overcome with increased local backing.
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