US: Pochettino says Türkiye deserved better after early World Cup.

SHOTLIST LOS ANGELES, US (JUNE 24, 2026) 1. MAURICIO POCHETTINO SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCELOS ANGELES, US - JUNE 24: United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino said on Wednesday, June 24, that he expects a difficult match against Türkiye despite their early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ahead of the teams' final Group D fixture in Los Angeles. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Pochettino said Türkiye had deserved more from the tournament and described Vincenzo Montella's side as a strong and highly competitive team. "We analyzed Türkiye and, in my opinion, they deserved much more," Pochettino said. "We expect a competitive team playing for pride." Pochettino added that although the United States had already secured qualification for the knockout stage, his team remained fully focused on finishing the group with three wins. Türkiye and the United States will meet at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 25.