Gregg Berhalter on Mauricio Pochettino telling Donald Trump that the USMNT can win the World Cup: ‘I love it’
Gregg Berhalter echoes Mauricio Pochettino’s enthusiasm ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Replying to a question from Bolavip, the Chicago Fire head coach made it clear that he shares the attitude shown by the current USMNT manager, who recently revealed he told President Donald Trump that the USA will challenge for the ultimate trophy this summer.
“I love it,“ Berhalter replied to Bolavip at a press conference before Chicago’s MLS game against the Columbus Crew. “I mean, that’s the mentality we need, right? We go into any tournament, and you believe you can win. And I think that’s the most important thing for the mindset of any group entering a tournament.
“Because, in reality, anything is possible, right? In theory. On any given day, we can be any team in the world. So, you know, when you get to through the group, and hopefully we will, it’s a knockout phase, and it really is about the day, the form of the day. So, you know, I’m excited at that statement. I think it shows intention,” Berhalter continued.
“The group has had World Cup experience, the majority of that group. So they’re understand what a World Cup is like. We’ll have the home fans behind us, and I think it’s a great mindset to go into the World Cup with.”
Berhalter, of course, is very familiar with the USMNT roster, having coached the Stars and Stripes until 2024. He even oversaw the team at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where the USA reached the round of 16.
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