- Mauricio Pochettino was born in Murphy, Santa Fe, Argentina, and has Italian family heritage.
- He began his playing career in Argentina before moving to Spain to join RCD Espanyol.
- Pochettino represented Argentina internationally, including at the World Cup 2002.
- His coaching career has included spells at Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, PSG and Chelsea.
- He became USMNT head coach in 2024 and led the team to the World Cup 2026 knockout stage.
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Who is Mauricio Pochettino? USMNT coach aiming to make World Cup history
Mauricio Pochettino
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