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Pochettino Eyes Premier League Return Ahead of 2026 World Cup

12/6/2025

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Mauricio Pochettino, United States men's national soccer team manager, told the BBC he wants to return to the Premier League.
He highlighted his Tottenham tenure from 2014–2019 and noted he did not win trophies.
He is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and aims to win the Premier League and Champions League.
The United States will face Paraguay, Australia, and a European playoff winner in the World Cup group stage.

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Mauricio Pochettino, United States men's national soccer team manager, told the BBC he wants to return to the Premier League.
He highlighted his Tottenham tenure from 2014–2019 and noted he did not win trophies.
He is preparing for the 2026 World Cup and aims to win the Premier League and Champions League.
The United States will face Paraguay, Australia, and a European playoff winner in the World Cup group stage.