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U.S. Soccer Podcast: 100 Days Until the World Cup with Maurico Pochettino

Host Meghan Klingenberg talks to U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino about roster building, how there’s no such thing as a friendly and what inspires him outside of soccer
By: U.S. Soccer PodcastMarch 4, 2026
U.S. Soccer Podcast: 100 Days Until the World Cup with Maurico Pochettino
U.S. Soccer Podcast: 100 Days Until the World Cup with Maurico Pochettino

There’s now less than 100 days to go until the FIFA 2026 World Cup! In this episode of the U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel, host Meghan Klingenberg catches up with U.S. Men’s National Team head coach Mauricio Pochettino to hear how things are going in the lead-up to the World Cup, including the team's send-off matches in March and May. In a conversation that takes you behind the scenes of the USMNT’s preparations, Pochettino discusses roster building, how there’s no such thing as a friendly and what inspires him outside of soccer.

  • 0:55 – Meghan Klingenberg interviews Mauricio Pochettino
  • 1:23 – Mauricio talks about how his own excitement is building ahead of the World Cup
  • 4:32 – To coach, there’s no such thing as a friendly
  • 12:40 – Mauricio talks about roster selection
  • 15:50 – Inspiration from other sports
  • 25:52 – Mauricio explains why he believes his team can win the World Cup
  • 33:13 – Ask the Pros presented by O’Reilly Auto Parts

Learn More at ussoccer.org/100daysout

Hosts: Meghan Klingenberg, David Gass

Guest: Mauricio Pochettino

Producer: Matthew Nelson

As the U.S. Men’s National Team chases greatness on the road to the world’s biggest tournament, you can show your support through artwork.

In partnership with AT&T, U.S. Soccer is connecting fans to players through their Fan Art platform, where a handful of the most compelling artworks will be showcased to U.S. Men’s National Team players and at their match vs Belgium in Atlanta on March 28.

Submit your artwork here. Submissions open through March 10.

The U.S. Soccer Podcast presented by Henkel is a production from U.S. Soccer hosted by David Gass, former USWNT star Meghan Klingenberg and USMNT great Alejandro Bedoya. The podcast brings you in-depth interviews with U.S. Soccer stars of the past, present and future. Episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays.