In the press conference after the defect from Mexico, Mauricio Pochettino addressed concerns following the team’s poor performance against Mexico. While expectations were high, the 2-0 defeat left fans questioning whether Pochettino was the right man to lead the team to glory ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Mauricio Pochettino suffered his first loss as USMNT head coach on Tuesday in a 2–0 loss as his side was thoroughly outplayed by Mexico. A night that could've been used to build confidence instead becomes a showcase of the work cut out for the former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur boss.

Overall Mexico was a little bit better and fully deserve the victory,” Pochettino said. “We can only improve and learn from this experience.”