"We know them but they know us. The most important is the evolution, and keep improving, in all the areas, for us, like a team. To be sure that in our [play] I think we will be stronger than today. That for me is the objective, [be] better and show full respect to Paraguay and Australia and the fourth that we are going to find out about in March."
"Those opponents came more into focus on Friday with the holding of the draw for next summer's World Cup. Joining the U.S. in Group D are Australia, Paraguay and then the winner of a playoff involving Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia and Turkiye. - World Cup predictions: Group by group takeaways, must-see games- How the U.S. matches up against group-stage foes Turkiye, currently ranked 25th in the latest round of FIFA's rankings, is the favorite to advance. And while the U.S. defeated both Australia and Paraguay in recent friendlies, Pochettino noted there is still plenty of work to be done."
Mauricio Pochettino set a six-month objective to update and improve the United States men's national team, emphasizing evolution across all areas and increased competitiveness. The U.S. drew into World Cup Group D with Australia, Paraguay and the playoff winner from Kosovo, Romania, Slovakia and Turkiye, with Turkiye favored to advance. Pochettino stressed no player's place is guaranteed and urged full respect for all group opponents despite recent friendly wins over Australia and Paraguay. He expressed optimism about preparing the team to arrive at the World Cup in peak condition.
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