Pochettino: Pulisic Will Score at World Cup

US coach Mauricio Pochettino has expressed strong confidence in Christian Pulisic, predicting the Milan forward "is going to score in the World Cup" despite recent controversies. Pulisic had opted out of last summer's Concacaf Gold Cup to prioritize rest for the upcoming World Cup, leading to some tension between the player and the coach that was played out through podcasts.

The US team ultimately fell in the final against Mexico during that tournament. Pochettino acknowledged the pain of World Cup snubs while praising the emergence of "the real American player" in Pulisic as they prepare for the 2026 tournament. sweetbonanza.qpon