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FOLARIN BALOGUN NETTED TWICE AS USA SCORED FOUR GOALS IN A WORLD CUP MATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME

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Pochettino had never managed a national team before the USMNT!

The Argentine built his entire coaching career at club level — Espanyol, Southampton, Tottenham, PSG, and Chelsea — before taking charge of the USA ahead of the 2026 World Cup on home soil.

Balogun grew up in England before choosing to play for the USA!

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Pochettino gave away the England penalty at the 1998 World Cup!

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