Jozy Altidore Reflects on USMNT's World Cup Exit and Pochettino's Future

In a recent interview with Bolavip, Jozy Altidore shared his thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino's future as the head coach of the US Men's National Team (USMNT) and reflected on the team's performance at the 2026 World Cup.

Altidore expressed strong support for Pochettino, highlighting his commitment to the team and the challenges of coaching at this level. However, he was critical of the USMNT's elimination in the Round of 16 after a significant loss to Belgium, labeling the outcome a 'failure' due to the manner of the defeat, despite acknowledging the players' overall strong performance.

He emphasized the importance of developing talent from the youth levels to ensure long-term success for the national team. Altidore argued that consistent performance in youth competitions is essential for the USMNT to compete effectively on the world stage by the time the 2030 World Cup arrives.