Mauricio Pochettino has declared that the United States are capable of winning the 2026 World Cup, brushing aside concerns over the lack of players ranked among the global top 100.

The United States head coach acknowledged that his squad does not feature a single player who makes the world's top-100 ranking, yet insisted this would not prevent his side from competing for the ultimate prize in international football.

Pochettino's bold assertion reflects his confidence in the collective strength of the United States setup — a belief that team cohesion and tactical organisation can outweigh individual star power when the tournament gets underway on home soil.

The United States are co-hosting the 2026 World Cup alongside Canada and Mexico, handing the team a rare advantage of playing in front of their own supporters across some of the world's most iconic stadiums.