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Poch: U.S. needs arrogance to compete at '26 WC

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Mauricio Pochettino says U.S. players must be "a little more arrogant" with their mentality.

The USMNT head coach insists the talent is not lacking, but a different approach could bridge the gap with some of the world's best teams.

The United States will not participate in any qualifiers as a host nation of the 2026 World Cup .

The team will face Venezuela on Saturday in the first of two friendlies during the January window.

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English

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