Pochettino urges US team to meet Socceroos' physical challenge in Seattle
US coach Mauricio Pochettino warned his team to match the physicality of the Socceroos ahead of their World Cup clash in Seattle on Friday. Pochettino emphasized the importance of emulating Australia’s strong mentality, stating, "They compete really, really well." The availability of US star Christian Pulisic remains uncertain due to a calf injury sustained during a prior match.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 01:55 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 02:00 UTC
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