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Pochettino: USMNT ready for World Cup opener, no more motivational speeches needed

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino believes his team is past the point of needing fiery speeches and is fully prepared for Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay.

ESPN·Jun 12, 2026·via ESPN

Pochettino: USMNT ready for World Cup opener, no more motivational speeches needed

USMNT coach Mauricio Pochettino said that the time for fiery speeches is over, and that his side is ready for Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay.

_Originally reported by [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49035215/mauricio-pochettino-usa-world-cup-speech-paraguay-lineup)._

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