Mauricio Pochettino, the USMNT coach, has reportedly had a positive impact on his team's mindset ahead of the World Cup. He is said to have inspired the team to believe in their ability to win, with some outlets suggesting that the team lacked urgency before his influence. The nature and extent of this change, as well as the team's current performance, are not entirely clear, with some reports focusing on the team's newfound confidence and others mentioning a rotated squad and low moments.