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There was a lot to take in from the September international break as Mauricio Pochettino led a roller coaster international camp aimed at preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a loss to South Korea and win over Japan.

With another international break behind us and just nine months to the World Cup, what have we learned this week? For one, the U.S. need tougher tests, and we might need to prepare for Lionel Messi's curtain call.

Join Houston Dynamo Legend and Pitch 25 Owner Brian Ching at HSHQ as He Discusses the Upcoming Cup and Evaluates the US Men's Team Against the Competition.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mauricio Pochettino Names Four Surprise Contenders for USMNT 2026 World Cup Roster. U.S. men’s national team (USMNT) coach Mauricio Pochettino singled out a glut of fringe players who have staked a strong claim to be included in the roster for the 2026 World Cup.

Christian Pulisic was among the USMNT's best as Mauricio Pochettino's men bounced back from Saturday's concerning loss against South Korea to defeat Japan 2-0.

Over his nine-plus years with the U.S. men’s national team, Pulisic has turned and ran at countless defenders. He has spun into space countless times. He has skipped into dangerous positions game after game, and far too often, he has lacked options. But here at Lower.com Field, finally, Pulisic had the USMNT’s best option.

YouTube Christian Polanco and Alexis Guerreros react to the USMNT’s 2-0 friendly win over Japan. The boys break down the entire performance, including Folarin Balogun’s strong showing at striker. Has Balogun cemented his place as the starting striker for next summer?

Just as things were beginning to look dire for Mauricio Pochettino's side, Alejandro Zendejas & Co. produced a display that has boosted optimism around the U.S. camp.

Marinakis gave a speech that night in which he spoke highly of Postecoglou, a man with Greek heritage. He also handed the Australian an award in honour of Tottenham Hotspur’s Europa League victory. Who knows if this is a good fit — frankly, I’m not convinced — but reading Danny Taylor’s inside story, it’s safe to say it was meant to be.