Mauricio Pochettino is six months and eight matches into his tenure as United States Men’s National Team, and he is a little over a year away from coaching the host nation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FIFA has released its latest world rankings, sparking questions about whether the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) and its star player, Christian Pulisic, have taken a hit following a disappointing CONCACAF Nations League campaign.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — There are plenty of questions surrounding the United States men's national team after a stunning 1-0 loss to Panama that knocked the squad out of contention to defend its Concacaf Nations League title.

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After the dismissal of Gregg Berhalter due to United States ' elimination in the group stage of the Copa América, Mauricio Pochettino has burned out in his first big test as the new coach, failing to even reach the final of the CONCACAF Nations League to try to defend the title for the fourth consecutive edition.

Pochettino, who was appointed last year after the ill-fated second reign of Gregg Berhalter, is confident that his side will be in much better shape by the 2026 World Cup.