Pochettino faces growing pressure amid World Cup concerns

The former Tottenham manager, who made the surprising move into international football this summer, initially impressed with a strong start, securing five wins from his first six matches. However, recent results have seen the team's momentum falter.

The United States were knocked out of the Concacaf Nations League semi-finals by Panama earlier this month, marking their first failure to secure the title. A subsequent 2-1 loss to Canada in the third-place playoff further dampened morale, raising concerns about the team's progress under Pochettino's guidance.

Clint Dempsey, a legendary figure in US football, voiced his frustrations with the current state of the national team, claiming that they have failed to make significant progress since 2022.

In a commentary, Dempsey expressed: "What's frustrating is that we haven't developed as a team since 2022. It seemed like we were on the right path, but we haven't built on that. With the World Cup in 2026 fast approaching, things are looking bleak for the US."

As the pressure mounts on Pochettino, many are questioning whether he can turn the tide before the team heads into the global tournament.