Gold Cup final a vital stress test for U.S. World Cup preparations, says Pochettino

Reuters

U.S. manager Mauricio Pochettino is looking forward to his team's Gold Cup final against Mexico, viewing it as possibly their last opportunity to play under real pressure before the FIFA World Cup next year.

Both teams are already guaranteed World Cup spots as hosts and have bypassed the usual qualifying rounds. After the final, the U.S. will face South Korea and Japan in friendly matches in September.

Pochettino emphasized the importance of playing under pressure, as the World Cup will require handling stress and high stakes. He also expressed his condolences to the victims of the flash floods in Texas, offering solidarity to those affected.

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