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Pochettino defends not phoning axed US players

BBC Sport Wednesday 27 May 2026, 12:43 UTC 1 min read
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Mauricio Pochettino has defended his approach regarding the selection of US players for the World Cup squad. He addressed criticism concerning how he communicated to players whether or not they had been included in the final 26-man roster.

United States manager Mauricio Pochettino hits back at criticism over the way he told players whether or not they had made his 26-man squad for the World Cup.
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