World Cup 2026 Group D preview | Mauricio Pochettino's US face wide-open pool

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: USA

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World Cup 2026 Group D preview | Mauricio Pochettino's US face wide-open pool

Group D of the 2026 World Cup, lacking a former champion, is one of the most evenly matched. Co-hosts USA, led by Mauricio Pochettino, hope home support will carry them through. Turkey, returning to the World Cup for the first time since 2002, Paraguay, and Australia all possess quality and experience. Christian Pulisic is USA's captain and key player, while Turkey relies on Arda Güler.

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